cGAS INHIBITORS

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to novel cGAS inhibitor compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and to methods of using the compounds and compositions to treat certain pathological conditions.

The present invention relates to novel cGAS inhibitor compounds, topharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and to methods ofusing the compounds and compositions to treat certain pathologicalconditions.

Cyclic GAMP-AMP synthase (cGAS) is a critical cytosolic DNA sensor thatcatalyzes the formation of 2′3′-Cyclic GMP-AMP (cGAMP), a secondmessenger that binds to Stimulator of interferon genes (STING) totrigger downstream signaling resulting in the production ofproinflammatory cytokines and type I interferons (Ablasser, A. et al.,Nature, 2013, 498, 380-384, Sun, L., et al., Science, 2013, 339,786-791). cGAS recognizes dsDNA and retroviral DNA intermediates (Gao,D., et al., Science, 2013, 341, 903-906) in a nonsequence-specificmanner and dimerizes to activate its nucleotidyl transferase function(Civril, F., et al., Nature, 2013, 498, 332-337), triggering potentantiviral effector functions through the interferon signature genesinduced by the type I interferons. Failure to degrade cytosolic DNA andmitochondrial DNA leakage from cellular stress have also been implicatedin pathogenic cGAS activation in diseases such as Aicardi-Goutièressyndrome (Gray, E. E., et al., J Immunol, 2015, 195, 1939-1943) andsystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) (Caielli, S., et al., Cell, 2021,184, 4464-4479). cGAS deficiency rescues the autoimmune phenotype andfatality of TREX1 knockout mice that accumulate DNA in the cytosol,mimicking features of Aicardi-Goutières syndrome (Xiao, N., et al., JAutoimmun, 2019, 100, 84-94). SLE is a heterogenous disease characterizeby the widespread loss of tolerance of nuclear antigens such asanti-dsDNA antibodies and a high interferon gene signature. Reduction ofthe interferon gene signature in clinical trials has been correlated toamelioration of symptoms and interferon signature gene panels has beenused both as a biomarker and pharmacodynamic marker in SLE clinicaltrials (Furie, R, et al., J Clin Invest, 2019, 129, 1359-1371, Smith, M.A., et al., Sci Rep, 2020, 10, 4462, Tanaka, T., et al., Mod Rheumatol,2022, 00, 1-11). UV light exposure in skin has been shown to activatecGAS (Skopelja-Gardner, S., et al., Sci Rep, 2020, 10, 7908) andelevations in cGAMP has been reported to be elevated in SLE (An, J., etal., Arthritis Rheumatol, 2017, 69, 800-807). In addition, mitochondrialdysfunction in SLE also promotes cGAS activation (Caielli, S., et al.,Cell, 2021, 184, 4464-4479). WO 2019/153002 A1 discloses2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[4,3-b]indole inhibitors of cGAS fortreating autoinflammatory diseases. However, there is no currentlyapproved cGAS inhibitor available. Nor is there any cGAS inhibitor inthe clinic at this time. Various preclinical scaffolds face barrierssuch as poor cell activity, unsatisfactory potency, and/or unfavorablepharmacokinetic characteristics. There thus remains a need for novel,oral, selective, and/or potent cGAS inhibitors for the treatment ofimmune-mediated diseases, including cGAS-mediated immune disorders, suchas cGAS-mediated aspects of SLE. The present invention provides novelcGAS inhibitors, and compositions thereof, for use in the treatment ofsuch diseases.

The present invention provides novel cGAS inhibitors, and compositionsthereof, for use in the treatment of immune-mediated diseases.

Accordingly, the present invention provides a compound of Formula I:

-   -   wherein    -   ring A is 5-membered heteroaryl containing 1-3 nitrogen atoms;    -   R¹ is H, C₁₋₃ alkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)C(O)OH, —(CH₂)_(n)NHS(O)₂CH₃ or a        5-membered heteroaryl containing 1-3 nitrogen atoms optionally        substituted once with R^(m);    -   R² is H, C₁₋₃ alkyl, —CH₂NHR^(i), —CH₂C(O)NHCH₂R^(i),        —(CH₂)_(n)C(O)OH or a 5- to 6-membered heteroaryl containing 1-3        heteroatoms selected from nitrogen and oxygen and optionally        substituted with —NH₂;    -   or R¹ and R², together with the atoms to which they are        attached, form a 5- to 7-membered heterocyclic ring containing        1-2 nitrogen atoms, optionally substituted with oxo and        optionally substituted with R^(m);    -   R³ is H, —NH(CH₂)_(n)OH, —NHC(O)(CH₂)_(n)OH, —NH(CH₂)_(n)CN,        —NHC(O)CH₃, —NH(CH₂)_(n)C(O)NH₂, —O(CH₂)_(n)CN,        —O(CH₂)_(n)C(O)NH₂, —O(CH₂)_(n)OH, —O(CH₂)_(n)CH₃, —OCH(CH₃)CN,        or —NH(C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl) wherein the C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl is        optionally substituted with —OH;    -   X is halo;    -   R⁴ is halo or —CN;    -   R^(i) is acetyl or a 5- to 6-membered heteroaryl containing 1-3        heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen and        sulfur and optionally substituted with C₁₋₃ alkyl;    -   R^(m) is C₁₋₃ alkyl, —CH₂R^(q), —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —C(O)NHCH₃,        —NHC(O)CH₃, —NHS(O)₂CH₃, —(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂C(O)OH, —C(O)CH₃,        —C(O)OH, —C(O)(CH₂)_(n)OH, —C(O)(CH₂)_(n)OCH₃,        —C(O)(CH₂)_(n)C(O)N(CH₃)₂, —C(O)R^(q), —C(O)CH₂R^(q), —OH,        —S(O)₂NH₂, —S(O)₂CH₃, tetrazole or pyrrolidin-2-one;    -   R^(q) is

andn is 1, 2 or 3. In an embodiment of the invention, n is 1 or 2. In afurther embodiment, n is 1.

In an embodiment of the invention, ring A is a 5-membered heteroarylcontaining 2-3 nitrogen atoms. In a further embodiment, ring A isimidazole, pyrazole or triazole. In another embodiment, ring A is

In a further embodiment, ring A is

In an embodiment of the invention, R¹ is H, —CH₃, —CH₂C(O)OH,—CH₂CH₂C(O)OH or a 5-membered heteroaryl containing 2-3 nitrogen atomsand optionally substituted with R^(m). In a further embodiment, R¹ is

or

In a further embodiment R¹ is H.

In an embodiment of the invention, R² is H, —CH₃, —CH₂NHR^(i),CH₂C(O)NHCH₂R^(i), —CH₂CH₂C(O)OH or oxadiazole optionally substitutedwith —NH₂. In a further embodiment, R² is H.

In an embodiment, R^(i) is acetyl,

In an embodiment of the invention, R³ is H, —NHCH₂CH₂OH, —OCH₂CN,—NHCH₂C(O)NH₂, —NHCH₂CN, —NHC(O)CH₃, —OCH₂CH₂OH, —OCH₂C(O)NH₂, —OCH₂CH₃,—OCH(CH₃)CN or

In an embodiment X is Cl or Br. In a further embodiment X is Cl.

In an embodiment of the invention, R⁴ is F, Cl, Br or —CN. In a furtherembodiment R⁴ is Cl or —CN. In a further embodiment R⁴ is Cl.

In an embodiment of the invention, when R¹ and R², together with theatoms to which they are attached, form a 5- to 7-membered heterocyclicring containing 1-2 nitrogen atoms, the 5- to 7-membered heterocyclicring is

In a further embodiment, when R¹ and R², together with the atoms towhich they are attached, form a 5- to 7-membered heterocyclic ringcontaining 1-2 nitrogen atoms, the 5- to 7-membered heterocyclic ring is

In a further embodiment, when R¹ and R², together with the atoms towhich they are attached, form a 5- to 7-membered heterocyclic ringcontaining 1-2 nitrogen atoms, the 5- to 7-membered heterocyclic ring is

The present invention also provides a compound of Formula II:

-   -   wherein    -   R³ is H, —NH(CH₂)_(n)OH, —NHC(O)(CH₂)_(n)OH, —NH(CH₂)_(n)CN,        —NHC(O)CH₃, —NH(CH₂)_(n)C(O)NH₂, —NH(C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl) wherein        the C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl is optionally substituted with —OH,        —O(CH₂)_(n)CN, —O(CH₂)_(n)C(O)NH₂, —O(CH₂)_(n)OH,        —O(CH₂)_(n)CH₃, or —OCH(CH₃)CN; and    -   R⁴ is halo;    -   or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

The present invention also provides a compound of Formula III:

-   -   wherein    -   Ring B is

-   -   R^(m) is C₁₋₃ alkyl, —CH₂R^(q), —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, —C(O)NHCH₃,        —NHC(O)CH₃, —NHS(O)₂CH₃, —(CH₂)_(n)OH, —CH₂C(O)OH, —C(O)CH₃,        —C(O)OH, —C(O)(CH₂)_(n)OH, —C(O)(CH₂)_(n)OCH₃,        —C(O)(CH₂)_(n)C(O)N(CH₃)₂, —C(O)R^(q), —C(O)CH₂R^(q), —OH,        —S(O)₂NH₂, —S(O)₂CH₃, tetrazole or pyrrolidin-2-one;    -   R³ is H, —NH(CH₂)_(n)OH, —NHC(O)(CH₂)_(n)OH, —NH(CH₂)_(n)CN,        —NHC(O)CH₃, —NH(CH₂)_(n)C(O)NH₂, —NH(C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl) wherein        the C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl is optionally substituted with —OH,        —O(CH₂)_(n)CN, —O(CH₂)_(n)C(O)NH₂, —O(CH₂)_(n)OH,        —O(CH₂)_(n)CH₃, or —OCH(CH₃)CN; and    -   R⁴ is halo;    -   or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In an embodiment of the invention, the compound is selected from:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising acompound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, according toany of the above embodiments, with one or more pharmaceuticallyacceptable carriers, diluents, or excipients.

The present invention provides a method of treating an immune-mediateddisease in a patient comprising administering to a patient in need ofsuch treatment an effective amount of a compound or salt, orpharmaceutical composition thereof, according to any of the aboveembodiments.

The present invention also provides a method of treating systemic lupuserythematosus in a patient, comprising administering to a patient inneed of such treatment an effective amount of a compound or salt, orpharmaceutical composition according to any of the above embodiments.

Furthermore, the present invention provides a method of treating lupusnephritis in a patient, comprising administering to a patient in need ofsuch treatment an effective amount of a compound or salt, orpharmaceutically composition according to any of the above embodiments.

Additionally, the present invention provides a method of treatingdermatomyositis in a patient, comprising administering to a patient inneed of such treatment an effective amount of a compound or salt, orpharmaceutically composition according to any of the above embodiments.

The present invention also provides a method of treatingAicardi-Goutières syndrome in a patient, comprising administering to apatient in need of such treatment an effective amount of a compound orsalt, or pharmaceutically composition according to any of the aboveembodiments.

Furthermore, the present invention provides a method of treating adisease associated with cGAS activation in a patient, comprisingadministering to a patient in need of such treatment an effective amountof a compound or salt, or pharmaceutically composition according to anyof the above embodiments.

The present invention provides a compound, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof, according to any one of the above embodimentsfor use in therapy.

Furthermore, the present invention provides a compound, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, according to any one of theabove embodiments for use in the treatment of an immune-mediateddisease.

In addition, the present invention provides a compound, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, according to any one of theabove embodiments for use in the treatment of systemic lupuserythematosus.

The present invention also provides a compound, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof, according to any one of the above embodimentsfor use in the treatment of lupus nephritis.

Furthermore, the present invention provides a compound, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, according to any one of theabove embodiments for use in the treatment of dermatomyositis.

Additionally, the present invention provides a compound, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, according to any one of theabove embodiments for use in the treatment of Aicardi-Goutièressyndrome.

The present invention provides a compound, or pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof, according to any one of the above embodiments,for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of animmune-mediated disease.

In addition, the present invention provides a compound, orpharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, according to any one of theabove embodiments, for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatmentof systemic lupus erythematosus.

Furthermore, the present invention provides a compound, orpharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, according to any one of theabove embodiments, for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatmentof lupus nephritis.

The present invention also provides a compound, or pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof, according to any one of the above embodiments,for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment ofdermatomyositis.

Additionally, the present invention provides a compound, orpharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, according to any one of theabove embodiments, for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatmentof Aicardi-Goutières syndrome.

Further embodiments as described below. When a later embodiment refersto a previous “embodiment X”, such reference also includes references to“embodiment X-1”, “embodiment X-2”, “embodiment X-3”, and so on, unlesssuch later embodiment cannot be properly construed as a dependentembodiment (e.g. falling outside the scope of the referenced embodimentor having improper antecedent basis). For example, when “Embodiment 8”below refers to “embodiment 1, 2, 3, 6, or 7”, such reference generallyalso includes to reference to “embodiment 1-1”, “embodiment 1-2”,“embodiment 1-3”, etc. Likewise, when “Embodiment 8-1” below refers to“embodiment 1, 2, 3, 6, or 7”, same set of embodiments are generallyreferenced.

When a particular group (e.g. R^(a), R^(b), R^(c), R^(d), R^(f), R^(i),R^(v), R^(w), L, n, q, t, v) appears in a formula more than once, it mayassume different identity in each such appearance. For example, informula -(L)_(t)-(R^(a))_(t)-(L)_(t)-(R^(a))_(v)—R^(f), each appearanceof L may represent different groups. Likewise, each appearance of R^(a)(including those R^(a) as part of L or R^(f)) may represent differentgroups; and each appearance oft may represent different numbers. Suchexpression is not changed by the use of parenthesis. For example,formula —(R^(a)—O)_(q)—R^(f) does not imply that the R^(a) in theparenthesis is identical in each appearance. Rather, it is equivalent to(thus interpreted the same way as) formula —R^(a)—O—R^(a)—O—R^(f) when qis 2, and —R^(a)—O—R^(a)—O—R^(a)—O—R^(f) when q is 3.

Embodiment 1. A compound of Formula Ia:

wherein:

-   -   ring A is 5-membered heteroaryl containing 1, 2, or 3 nitrogen        atoms, wherein the heteroaryl is optionally substituted with 1,        2, or 3 C₁₋₃ alkyl;    -   X is halo;    -   W is CR² or N;    -   R² is H, —C₁₋₃ alkyl, —CR⁵R⁷R⁸, —C(O)—R^(d), —CH═N—R^(v), or        R^(w);    -   R¹ is H, —C₁₋₃ alkyl, —R^(a)—C(O)OH, —R^(a)—NH—C(O)CH₃,        —R^(a)—NHS(O)₂CH₃, or 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl containing 1,        2, or 3 nitrogen atoms optionally substituted with one or more        R^(m);    -   R⁵ is —R^(a)—OH, —OR^(b), —N(R^(b))—C(O)—R^(a)—H,        —N(R^(b))—C(O)—(R^(a))_(t)—N(R^(b))₂,        —N(R^(b))—C(O)—(R^(a))_(t)—N(R^(b))—R^(i),        —N(R^(b))—C(O)—(R^(a))_(t)—N(R^(b))—(R^(a))_(t)—C(O)—R^(b),        —N(R^(b))—C(O)—R^(d), —N(R^(b))—R^(a)—R^(d),        —N(R^(b))—(C(O))_(t)—(R^(a))_(t)—R^(i), —N(R^(b))—S(O)₂—R^(a)—H,        —C(O)—N(R^(b))—R^(a)—R^(i), —N(R^(b))—C(S)—R^(a)—H, or        —R^(a)—C(O)OH;    -   or R¹ and R⁵, together with the atoms to which they are        immediately attached, form a 5-, 6-, or 7-membered heterocyclic        ring containing 1 or 2 nitrogen atoms, wherein the heterocyclic        ring is optionally substituted with one or more R^(m);    -   R³ is H, —YR^(b), —YR^(c), —YR^(d), —(NR^(b))_(n)—R^(a)—H,        —Y—R^(a)—CN, —Y—C(O)R^(a)—H, —Y—R^(a)—C(O)N(R^(b))₂,        —Y—C(S)R^(a)—H, —Y—C(O)R^(a)—F, —Y—C(O)—R^(a)—CN, or        —Y—R^(a)—CH═CH—R^(a)—OH, wherein when R³ is H, then R² is other        than H, —C₁₋₃ alkyl, —OH, or —C₁₋₃ alkoxy;    -   R⁴ is H, halo, or —CN, wherein when R⁴ is H or F, then        either (1) R¹ is 5-member heteroaryl containing three nitrogen        that is optionally substituted with one of —R^(a)—H, —R^(a)—NH₂,        and —R^(a)—C(O)NH₂, or (2) R₃ is —NH—C(O)—CF₂H or —NH—C(O)—CH₂F;    -   R⁶ is H, halo, or —O—R^(a)—H;    -   R⁷ and R⁸ are each R^(b), or R⁷ and R⁸ collectively forms an        oxo;    -   each occurrence of R^(a) is independently —C₁₋₃ alkylene-        optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected        from the group consisting of halo, —OH, —C₁₋₃ alkyl, —C₁₋₃        alkylene-OH, and —C₁₋₃ alkoxy;    -   each occurrence of R^(b) is independently —R^(a)—H or —H;    -   R^(c) is —C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl optionally substituted with one or        more —OH, —R^(a)—H, or halo;    -   R^(d) is 4-8 membered heterocyclyl optionally substituted with        oxo, —OH, —C₁₋₃ alkylcarbonyl, or —COOH;    -   each occurrence of L is selected from the group consisting of        —C(O)—, —C(O)—N(R^(b))—, —C(O)—O—, —N(R^(b))—C(O)—, —O—C(O)—,        —S(O)₂—, —N(R^(b))—S(O)₂—, and —N(R^(b))C(S)—;    -   each occurrence of Y is —O— or —N(R^(b))—;    -   each occurrence of R^(f) is selected from the group consisting        of —R^(b), —R^(i), —OR^(b), —N(R^(b))₂,        —(Y)_(t)—(R^(a))_(t)—R^(v), and -L-R^(b);    -   each occurrence of R^(i) is acyl or a 5- to 6-membered        heteroaryl containing 1, 2, or 3 heteroatoms independently        selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur and optionally        substituted with —C₁₋₃ alkyl;    -   each occurrence of R^(w) is a 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl,        wherein the heteroaryl includes three nitrogen or a combination        of two nitrogen with a chalcogen, and wherein the heteroaryl is        optionally substituted with —R^(b), —R^(a)—OH, —CF₃, —N(R^(b))₂,        —NHC(O)R^(a)—OH, —SR^(b), or —R^(c), wherein when the heteroaryl        is a 5-membered heteroaryl with three nitrogen, it is        substituted with —SR^(b);    -   each occurrence of R^(m) is each independently selected from the        group consisting of        -(L)_(t)-(R^(a))_(t)-(L)_(t)-(R^(a))_(v)—R^(f),        -(L)_(t)-(R^(a)—O)_(q)—R^(a)—R^(f) and —Y—R^(i); or two of R^(m)        collectively forms an oxo;    -   each occurrence of R^(v) is independently a 4-8 membered        heterocycle or a 5-6 membered heteroaryl, each optionally        substituted with one or more groups selected from C₁₋₃ alkyl,        halo, oxo, acyl, —R^(a)—OR^(b), —NR^(b) ₂, —OR^(b), —C(O)—R^(b),        —C(O)—OR^(b), —C(O)—R^(d), C₁₋₃ cycloalkyl, and —SR^(b);    -   each occurrence of n is independently 1, 2 or 3;    -   each occurrence oft is independently 0 or 1;    -   each occurrence of q is independently 1, 2, or 3; and    -   each occurrence of v is independently 0, 1, or 2,    -   or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.        Embodiment 1-1. The compound of embodiment 1, wherein each        occurrence of —N(R^(b))— is —NH—, or a pharmaceutically        acceptable salt thereof.        Embodiment 1-2. The compound of embodiment 1, wherein any halo        appearing in R³ is fluoro, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt        thereof.        Embodiment 1-3. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 6, or 7,        wherein R¹ is selected from the group consisting of: H, —C₁₋₃        alkyl, —R^(a)—C(O)OH, —R^(a)—NH—C(O)CH₃, —R^(a)—NHS(O)₂CH₃,

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 2. The compound of embodiment 1, wherein W is CR², or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 2-1. The compound of embodiment 1, wherein W is CR², and R²is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₃ alkyl, —C₁₋₃alkylene-OH, C₁₋₃ alkoxy,

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 2-2. The compound of embodiment 1, wherein W is CR², and R²is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₃ alkyl, —C₁₋₃alkylene-OH, C₁₋₃ alkoxy,

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 3. The compound of embodiment 1 or 2, wherein the compound isof Formula IIIa:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 4. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, or 3, wherein R² is anoptionally substituted 5-membered heteroaryl including two nitrogen anda chalcogen selected from oxygen and sulfur, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 4-1. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, or 3, wherein R² is a5- or 6-membered heteroaryl, wherein the heteroaryl includes acombination of two nitrogen with a chalcogen selected from oxygen andsulfur, and wherein the heteroaryl is optionally substituted with—R^(b), —R^(a)—OH, —NHC(O)R^(a)—OH, or —R^(c);Embodiment 4-2. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, or 3, wherein R² isselected from the group consisting of:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 4-3. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, or 3, wherein R² is anoptionally substituted 6-membered heteroaryl, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 4-4. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, or 3, wherein R² is anoptionally substituted 5-membered heteroaryl with three nitrogen andsubstituted with —SH, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 4-5. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, or 3, wherein R² is

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 4-6. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, or 3, wherein R² is

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 5. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, or 3, wherein R² is H,—CH₂OH, —CH₂—NH—C(O)—CH₃, or —CH₂—NH—C(O)—CH₂—OH, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 5-1. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, or 3, wherein R² is Hor —CH₂NHR^(i), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 6. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, or 3, wherein R² is—CH₂R⁵ or —C(O)R⁵, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 7. The compound of embodiment 1, having Formula IIa:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 8. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 6, or 7, wherein R⁵ is—OH, —CH₂OH, —C₁₋₃ alkoxy, —NHR^(i), —NHC(O)R^(i), —NHC(O)NH₂,—NH—C(O)—R^(a)—H, —NH—C(S)—R^(a)—H, —C(O)NHCH₂R^(i), —NHC(O)CH₂R^(i),—NHC(O)CH₂N(R^(b))₂, —NHC(O)CH₂NHC(O)—R^(b), or —CH₂C(O)OH, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 8-1. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 6, or 7, wherein R⁵is —NHR^(i), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 8-2. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 6, or 7, wherein R⁵is —NH—C(O)—CH₃, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 8-3. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 6, or 7, wherein R⁵is selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₂ alkyl, —C₁₋₂ alkylene-OH,C₁₋₂ alkoxy,

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 9. The compound of embodiment 6 or 7, wherein R¹ and R⁵,together with the atoms to which they are attached, form a 5-, 6-, or7-membered heterocyclic ring containing 1 or 2 nitrogen atoms,optionally substituted with one or more R^(m), or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 11. The compound of embodiment 1, wherein the compound is ofFormula IVa:

wherein:

-   -   Z is CR^(m) or N,    -   v1 and v2 are each 0, 1, or 2 and v1+v2 is 1, 2, or 3, and    -   p is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4, and p is not more than v1+v2+1,        or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.        Embodiment 12. The compound of embodiment 1, wherein the        compound is of a formula:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 13. The compound of embodiment 1, wherein the compound is ofa formula:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 14. The compound of embodiment 1, wherein the compound is ofFormula IIc:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 14-1. The compound of embodiment 1, wherein the compound isof formula

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 15. The compound of embodiment 1, wherein the compound is ofFormula V:

wherein ring C is 5-membered heteroaryl containing 1, 2, or 3 nitrogenand optionally substituted with one or more R^(m), or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 16. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11,12, 13, 14, or 15, wherein R³ is —YR^(b), —YR^(c), —YR^(d),—(NR^(b))_(n)—R^(a)—H, —Y—R^(a)—CN, —Y—C(O)R^(a)—H, —Y—C(S)R^(a)—H,—Y—C(O)R^(a)—F, —Y—C(O)—R^(a)—CN, or —Y—R^(a)—CH═CH—R^(a)—OH, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 16-1. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12, 13, 14, or 15, wherein R³ is —YR^(b), —YR^(c)—YR^(d),—Y—R^(a)—CN, —Y—C(O)R^(a)—H, —Y—C(S)R^(a)—H, —Y—C(O)R^(a)—F, or—Y—C(O)—R^(a)—CN, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 16-2. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12, 13, 14, or 15, wherein R³ attaches to the rest of moleculewith N or O, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 16-3. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7,wherein R³ is —YR^(b), —YR^(c), —YR^(d), —(NR^(b))_(n)R^(a)—H,—Y—R^(a)—CN, —Y—C(O)R^(a)—H, —Y—C(S)R^(a)—H, —Y—C(O)R^(a)—F,—Y—C(O)—R^(a)—CN, or —Y—R^(a)—CH═CH—R^(a)—OH, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 17. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12, 13, 14, or 15, wherein R³ is H, —NH—C(O)—CH₃, —NH—C(O)—CHF₂,—O—(CH₂)₃—OH, —O—CH₂—CN, or —NH—(CH₂)₃—OH, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 18. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12, 13, 14, or 15, wherein R³ is

-   -   —(NH)_(n)CH₃,    -   —NH—C(O)—R^(a)—CN,    -   —NH—R^(a)—CN,    -   —O—R^(a)—CN,    -   —NH—C(O)—CF₃,    -   —NHC(S)CH₃,    -   —NH—R^(a)—C(O)NH₂,    -   —O—R^(a)—C(O)NH₂,    -   —NH—R^(a)—CH═CH—R^(a)—OH,    -   —NH—C(O)—R^(a)—H wherein R^(a) is —C₁₋₃ alkylene- optionally        substituted with one or two —OH, one or two F, —C₁₋₃        alkylene-OH, or combinations thereof,    -   —NH—R^(a)—H wherein R^(a) is —C₁₋₃ alkylene- optionally        substituted with one or two —OH, one or two F, —C₁₋₃        alkylene-OH, or combinations thereof,    -   —O—R^(a)—H wherein R^(a) is —C₁₋₃ alkylene- optionally        substituted with one or two —OH, one or two F, —C₁₋₃        alkylene-OH, or combinations thereof,    -   —OR^(c) wherein R^(c) is —C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl substituted with one        or more —OH, —C₁₋₃ alkylene-OH, or halo,    -   —NHR^(c) wherein R^(c) is —C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl substituted with one        or more —OH, —C₁₋₃ alkylene-OH, or halo,    -   —NHR^(d), or    -   —OR^(d),        or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.        Embodiment 18-1. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,        8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, or 15, wherein R³ is    -   —NH—C(O)—CH₂—CN,    -   —NH—CH₂—CN,    -   —O—CH₂—CN,    -   —NH—C(O)—CF₃,    -   —NH—C(O)—R^(a)—H wherein R^(a) is —C₁₋₃ alkylene- optionally        substituted with one or two —OH, one or two F, or combinations        thereof,    -   —NH—R^(a)—H wherein R^(a) is —C₁₋₃ alkylene- optionally        substituted with one or two —OH, one or two F, or combinations        thereof,    -   —O—R^(a)—H wherein R^(a) is —C₁₋₃ alkylene- optionally        substituted with one or two —OH, one or two F, or combinations        thereof,    -   —NHC(S)CH₃,    -   —NH—CH₂—C(O)NH₂,    -   —O—CH₂—C(O)NH₂,    -   —NHR^(d)    -   —OR^(d),    -   —OR^(c) wherein R^(c) is —C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl substituted with —OH,        —CH₂OH or F, or    -   —NHR^(c) wherein R^(c) is —C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl substituted with —OH,        —CH₂OH or F, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.        Embodiment 18-2. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,        8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, or 15, wherein R³ is —NH—C(O)—R^(a)—H        or —O—R^(a)—CN, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.        Embodiment 18-3. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,        8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, or 15, wherein R³ is —NHC(O)CH₃ or        —OCH₂—CN, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.        Embodiment 18-4. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,        8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, or 15, wherein R³ is selected from the        group consisting of: H, C₁₋₃ alkoxy,

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 18-5. A compound of Formula Ia:

wherein:

-   -   ring A is 5-membered heteroaryl containing 1, 2, or 3 nitrogen        atoms, wherein the heteroaryl is optionally substituted with 1,        2, or 3 C₁₋₃ alkyl;    -   X is halo;    -   W is CR² or N;    -   R² is H, —C₁₋₃ alkyl, —CR⁵R⁷R⁸, —C(O)—R^(d), —CH═N—R^(v), or        R^(w);    -   R¹ is H, —C₁₋₃ alkyl, —R^(a)—C(O)OH, —R^(a)—NH—C(O)CH₃,        —R^(a)—NHS(O)₂CH₃, or 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl containing 1,        2, or 3 nitrogen atoms optionally substituted with one or more        R^(m);    -   R⁵ is —R^(a)—OH, —OR^(b), —N(R^(b))—C(O)—R^(a)—H,        —N(R^(b))—C(O)—(R^(a))_(t)—N(R^(b))₂,        —N(R^(b))—C(O)—(R^(a))_(t)—N(R^(b))—R^(i),        —N(R^(b))—C(O)—(R^(a))_(t)—N(R^(b))—(R^(a))_(t)—C(O)—R^(b),        —N(R^(b))—C(O)—R^(d), —N(R^(b))—R^(a)—R^(d),        —N(R^(b))—(C(O))_(t)—(R^(a))_(t)—R^(i), —N(R^(b))—S(O)₂—R^(a)—H,        —C(O)—N(R^(b))—R^(a)—R^(i), —N(R^(b))—C(S)—R^(a)—H, or        —R^(a)—C(O)OH;    -   or R¹ and R⁵, together with the atoms to which they are        immediately attached, form a 5-, 6-, or 7-membered heterocyclic        ring containing 1 or 2 nitrogen atoms, wherein the heterocyclic        ring is optionally substituted with one or more R^(m);    -   R³ is selected from the group consisting of: H, C₁₋₃ alkoxy,

-   -   R⁴ is H, halo, or —CN, wherein when R⁴ is H or F, then        either (1) R¹ is 5-member heteroaryl containing three nitrogen        that is optionally substituted with one of —R^(a)—H, —R^(a)—NH₂,        and —R^(a)—C(O)NH₂, or (2) R₃ is —NH—C(O)—CF₂H or —NH—C(O)—CH₂F;    -   R⁶ is H, halo, or —O—R^(a)—H;    -   R⁷ and R⁸ are each R^(b), or R⁷ and R⁸ collectively forms an        oxo;    -   each occurrence of R^(a) is independently —C₁₋₃ alkylene-        optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected        from the group consisting of halo, —OH, —C₁₋₃ alkyl, —C₁₋₃        alkylene-OH, and —C₁₋₃ alkoxy;    -   each occurrence of R^(b) is independently —R^(a)—H or —H;    -   R^(c) is —C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl optionally substituted with one or        more —OH, —R^(a)—H, or halo;    -   R^(d) is 4-8 membered heterocyclyl optionally substituted with        oxo, —OH, —C₁₋₃ alkylcarbonyl, or —COOH;    -   each occurrence of L is selected from the group consisting of        —C(O)—, —C(O)—N(R^(b))—, —C(O)—O—, —N(R^(b))—C(O)—, —O—C(O)—,        —S(O)₂—, —N(R^(b))—S(O)₂—, and —N(R^(b))C(S)—;    -   each occurrence of Y is —O— or —N(R^(b))—;    -   each occurrence of R^(f) is selected from the group consisting        of —R^(b), —R^(i), —OR^(b), —N(R^(b))₂,        —(Y)_(t)—(R^(a))_(t)—R^(v), and -L-R^(b);    -   each occurrence of R^(i) is acyl or a 5- to 6-membered        heteroaryl containing 1, 2, or 3 heteroatoms independently        selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur and optionally        substituted with —C₁₋₃ alkyl;    -   each occurrence of R^(w) is a 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl,        wherein the heteroaryl includes three nitrogen or a combination        of two nitrogen with a chalcogen, and wherein the heteroaryl is        optionally substituted with —R^(b), —R^(a)—OH, —CF₃, —N(R^(b))₂,        —NHC(O)R^(a)—OH, —SR^(b), or —R^(c), wherein when the heteroaryl        is a 5-membered heteroaryl with three nitrogen, it is        substituted with —SR^(b);    -   each occurrence of R^(m) is each independently selected from the        group consisting of        -(L)_(t)-(R^(a))_(t)-(L)_(t)-(R^(a))_(v)—R^(f),        -(L)_(t)-(R^(a)—O)_(q)—R^(a)—R^(f) and —Y—R^(i); or two of R^(m)        collectively forms an oxo;    -   each occurrence of R^(v) is independently a 4-8 membered        heterocycle or a 5-6 membered heteroaryl, each optionally        substituted with one or more groups selected from C₁₋₃ alkyl,        halo, oxo, acyl, —R^(a)—OR^(b), —NR^(b) ₂, —OR^(b), —C(O)—R^(b),        —C(O)—OR^(b), —C(O)—R^(d), C₁₋₃ cycloalkyl, and —SR^(b);    -   each occurrence of n is independently 1, 2 or 3;    -   each occurrence oft is independently 0 or 1;    -   each occurrence of q is independently 1, 2, or 3; and    -   each occurrence of v is independently 0, 1, or 2,    -   or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.        Embodiment 19. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,        8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, or 15, wherein R³ is H, or a        pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.        Embodiment 20. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,        8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, or 19, wherein R⁴ is        Cl, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.        Embodiment 20-1. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,        8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, or 19, having formula:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 20-2. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, or 19, having formula:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 20-3. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, or 19, having formula:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 20-4. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, or 19, having formula:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 20-5. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, or 19, having formula:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 21. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15,16, 17, 18, or 19, wherein R⁴ is F; and R¹ is 5-member heteroarylcontaining three nitrogen that is optionally substituted with —R^(a)—H,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 22. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15,16, 17, 18, or 19, wherein R⁴ is H; and R¹ is 5-member heteroarylcontaining three nitrogen that is optionally substituted with —R^(a)—H,—R^(a)—NH₂, or —R^(a)—C(O)NH₂, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof.Embodiment 23. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, or 22, wherein R⁶ is H, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 23-1. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, or 20, having formula:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 23-2. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, or 20, having formula:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 23-3. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, or 20, having formula:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 23-4. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, or 20, having formula:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 23-5. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, or 20, having formula:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 24. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, or 19, wherein R⁶ is —O—R^(a)—H, and R⁴is H, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 26. The compound of embodiment 1, wherein W is N; R³ is—O—R^(a)—CN, —NH—R^(a)—H, or —NH—C(O)—R^(a)—H, wherein R^(a) is —C₁₋₃alkylene- optionally with one or two —OH, one or two F, or combinationsthereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 26-1. The compound of embodiment 1, wherein W is N; R³ is—O—CH₂—CN, —NH—(CH₂)₃—H, or —NH—C(O)—CH₂OH, or —NH—C(O)—CHF₂, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 27. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, or 26, wherein R^(m)is each independently selected from H, —OH, —NH₂, —R^(a)—H, —R^(v),—R^(a)—R^(v), —C(O)R^(a)—H, —C(O)R^(v), —C(O)—R^(a)—R^(v), —R^(a)—NH₂,—C(O)NHCH₃, —NHC(O)—R^(a)—H, —NHC(O)—R^(a)—NHC(O)R^(b), —NHC(O)R^(d),—NHC(O)R^(a)—OR^(b), —NHC(O)—(R^(a)—O)_(q)—R^(a)—NH₂,—NHC(O)—R^(a)—NH—C(O)—R^(a)—H, —NHC(O)—R^(a)—C(O)—NR^(b) ₂,—NHC(O)—R^(a)—NH—C(O)—(R^(a))_(v)—NH₂, —(R^(a)—O)_(q)—R^(a)—H,—R^(a)—OH, —R^(a)—O—R^(a)—H, —C(O)OH, —CH₂C(O)OH, —CH₂CONH₂,—C(O)R^(a)—H, —C(O)—R^(a)—OR^(b), —C(O)—(R^(a)—O)—(R^(a)—O)—R^(b),—C(O)—R^(a)—N(R^(b))—C(O)R^(a)—OR^(b), —C(O)—(R^(a)—O)—R^(a)—R^(v),—C(O)—R^(a)—N(R^(b))C(O)R^(a)—H, —C(O)—R^(a)—N(R^(b))C(O)R^(a)—OR^(b),—C(O)—R^(a)—N(R^(b))C(O)R^(a)—N(R^(b))₂,—C(O)—R^(a)—O—R^(a)—C(O)N(R^(b))₂, —C(O)—CH(—C₁₋₃ alkoxy)-R^(a)—OR^(b),—C(O)R^(a)—C(O)N(R^(b))₂, —C(O)—R^(a)—N(R^(b))C(O)—R^(a)—H, —S(O)₂NH₂,—S(O)₂CH₃, —NHS(O)₂CH₃, —NHS(O)₂R^(a)—R^(v),—NHS(O)₂R^(a)—NH—C(O)—R^(a)—H, —NHS(O)₂R^(a)—C(O)—NH—R^(a)—H, and—NHS(O)₂R^(a)—O—R^(a)—H; or

-   -   two of R^(m) collectively forms an oxo;    -   or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.        Embodiment 28. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,        8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, or        26, wherein R^(m) is each independently selected from the group        consisting of: H, C₁₋₃ alkyl, —OH, —C₁₋₃ alkylene-OH, —C₁₋₃        alkylene-NH₂, C₁₋₃ alkoxy, —C(O)—OH,

or two R^(m) collectively forms an oxo,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 29. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16,17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, or 26, wherein R¹ is H or CH₃, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 30. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28,or 29, wherein X is Cl, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 30-1. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27, 28, or 29,having formula:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 30-2. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 27, 28, or 29, havingformula:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 30-3. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 27, 28, or 29, having formula:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 30-4. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 27, 28, or 29, having formula:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 30-5. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 27, or 28, having formula:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 31. The compound of embodiment 1, wherein:

-   -   R⁴ is Cl;    -   X is Cl;    -   R⁶ is H;    -   W is CR²;    -   R² is H, —C₁₋₃ alkyl, —CR⁵R⁷R⁸, —C(O)—R^(d), or R^(w);    -   R¹ is H, C₁₋₃ alkyl, —R^(a)—C(O)OH, —R^(a)—NH—C(O)CH₃,        —R^(a)—NHS(O)₂CH₃, or 5-membered heteroaryl containing 1, 2, or        3 nitrogen atoms optionally substituted with one or more R^(m);    -   R⁵ is —R^(a)—OH, —OR^(b), —N(R^(b))—C(O)—R^(a)—H,        —N(R^(b))—C(O)—(R^(a))_(t)—N(R^(b))₂,        —N(R^(b))—C(O)—(R^(a))_(t)—N(R^(b))—R^(i),        —N(R^(b))—C(O)—(R^(a))_(t)—N(R^(b))—(R^(a))_(t)—C(O)—R^(b),        —N(R^(b))—C(O)—R^(d), —N(R^(b))—R^(a)—R^(d),        —N(R^(b))—(C(O))_(t)—(R^(a))_(t)—R^(i),        —C(O)—N(R^(b))—R^(a)—R^(i), or —R^(a)—C(O)OH;    -   or R¹ and R⁵, together with the atoms to which they are        immediately attached, form a 5-, 6-, or 7-membered heterocyclic        ring containing 1 or 2 nitrogen atoms, wherein the heterocyclic        ring is optionally substituted with one or more R^(m);    -   R³ is H, —YR^(b), —YR^(c), —YR^(d)—(NR^(b))_(n)—R^(a)—H,        —Y—R^(a)—CN, —Y—C(O)R^(a)—H, —Y—R^(a)—C(O)N(R^(b))₂,        —Y—C(S)R^(a)—H, —Y—C(O)R^(a)—F, or —Y—C(O)—R^(a)—CN, wherein        when R³ is —H, then R² is other than H, —C₁₋₃ alkyl, —OH, or        —C₁₋₃ alkoxy; and    -   ring A is

-   -   or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.        Embodiment 31-1. The compound of embodiment 1, wherein:    -   R⁴ is Cl;    -   X is Cl;    -   R⁶ is H;    -   W is CR²;    -   R² is H, —C₁₋₃ alkyl, —CR⁵R⁷R⁸, —C(O)—R^(d), or R^(w);    -   R¹ is H, C₁₋₃ alkyl, —R^(a)—C(O)OH, —R^(a)—NH—C(O)CH₃,        —R^(a)—NHS(O)₂CH₃, or 5-membered heteroaryl containing 1, 2, or        3 nitrogen atoms optionally substituted with one or more R^(m);    -   R⁵ is —R^(a)—OH, —OR^(b), —N(R^(b))—C(O)—R^(a)—H,        —N(R^(b))—C(O)—(R^(a))_(t)—N(R^(b))₂,        —N(R^(b))—C(O)—(R^(a))_(t)—N(R^(b))—R^(i),        —N(R^(b))—C(O)—(R^(a))_(t)—N(R^(b))—(R^(a))_(t)—C(O)—R^(b),        —N(R^(b))—C(O)—R^(d), —N(R^(b))—R^(a)—R^(d),        —N(R^(b))—(C(O))_(t)—(R^(a))_(t)—R^(i),        —C(O)—N(R^(b))—R^(a)—R^(i), or —R^(a)—C(O)OH;    -   or R¹ and R⁵, together with the atoms to which they are        immediately attached, form a 5-, 6-, or 7-membered heterocyclic        ring containing 1 or 2 nitrogen atoms, wherein the heterocyclic        ring is optionally substituted with one or more R^(m);    -   R³ is —YR^(b), —YR^(c), —YR^(d), —(NR^(b))_(n)—R^(a)—H,        —Y—R^(a)—CN, —Y—C(O)R^(a)—H, —Y—R^(a)—C(O)N(R^(b))₂,        —Y—C(S)R^(a)—H, —Y—C(O)R^(a)—F, or —Y—C(O)—R^(a)—CN; and    -   ring A is

-   -   or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.        Embodiment 31-2. A compound having formula:

wherein:

-   -   R² is H, —C₁₋₃ alkyl, —CR⁵R⁷R⁸, —C(O)—R^(d), —CH═N—R^(v), or        R^(w);    -   R¹ is H, —C₁₋₃ alkyl, —R^(a)—C(O)OH, —R^(a)—NH—C(O)CH₃,        —R^(a)—NHS(O)₂CH₃, or 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl containing 1,        2, or 3 nitrogen atoms optionally substituted with one or more        R^(m);    -   R⁵ is —R^(a)—OH, —OR^(b), —N(R^(b))—C(O)—R^(a)—H,        —N(R^(b))—C(O)—(R^(a))_(t)—N(R^(b))₂,        —N(R^(b))—C(O)—(R^(a))_(t)—N(R^(b))—R^(i),        —N(R^(b))—C(O)—(R^(a))_(t)—N(R^(b))—(R^(a))_(t)—C(O)—R^(b),        —N(R^(b))—C(O)—R^(d), —N(R^(b))—R^(a)—R^(d),        —N(R^(b))—(C(O))_(t)—(R_(a))_(t)—R^(i), —N(R^(b))—S(O)₂—R^(a)—H,        —C(O)—N(R^(b))—R^(a)—R^(i), —N(R^(b))—C(S)—R^(a)—H, or        —R^(a)—C(O)OH;    -   or R¹ and R⁵, together with the atoms to which they are        immediately attached, form a 5-, 6-, or 7-membered heterocyclic        ring containing 1 or 2 nitrogen atoms, wherein the heterocyclic        ring is optionally substituted with one or more R^(m);    -   R³ is H, —YR^(b), —YR^(c), —YR^(d), —(NR^(b))_(n)—R^(a)—H,        —Y—R^(a)—CN, —Y—C(O)R^(a)—H, —Y—R^(a)—C(O)N(R^(b))₂,        —Y—C(S)R^(a)—H, —Y—C(O)R^(a)—F, —Y—C(O)—R^(a)—CN, or        —Y—R^(a)—CH═CH—R^(a)—OH, wherein when R³ is H, then R² is other        than H, —C₁₋₃ alkyl, —OH, or —C₁₋₃ alkoxy;    -   R⁷ and R⁸ are each R^(b), or R⁷ and R⁸ collectively forms an        oxo;    -   each occurrence of R^(a) is independently —C₁₋₃ alkylene-        optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected        from the group consisting of halo, —OH, —C₁₋₃ alkyl, —C₁₋₃        alkylene-OH, and —C₁₋₃ alkoxy;    -   each occurrence of R^(b) is independently —R^(a)—H or —H;    -   R^(c) is —C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl optionally substituted with one or        more —OH, —R^(a)—H, or halo;    -   R^(d) is 4-8 membered heterocyclyl optionally substituted with        oxo, —OH, —C₁₋₃ alkylcarbonyl, or —COOH;    -   each occurrence of L is selected from the group consisting of        —C(O)—, —C(O)—N(R^(b))—, —C(O)—O—, —N(R^(b))—C(O)—, —O—C(O)—,        —S(O)₂—, —N(R^(b))—S(O)₂—, and —N(R^(b))C(S)—;    -   each occurrence of Y is —O— or —N(R^(b))—;    -   each occurrence of R^(f) is selected from the group consisting        of —R^(b), —R^(i), —OR^(b), —N(R^(b))₂,        —(Y)_(t)—(R^(a))_(t)—R^(v), and -L-R^(b);    -   each occurrence of R^(i) is acyl or a 5- to 6-membered        heteroaryl containing 1, 2, or 3 heteroatoms independently        selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur and optionally        substituted with —C₁₋₃ alkyl;    -   each occurrence of R_(w) is a 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl,        wherein the heteroaryl includes three nitrogen or a combination        of two nitrogen with a chalcogen, and wherein the heteroaryl is        optionally substituted with —R^(b), —R^(a)—OH, —CF₃, —N(R^(b))₂,        —NHC(O)R^(a)—OH, —SR^(b), or —R^(c), wherein when the heteroaryl        is a 5-membered heteroaryl with three nitrogen, it is        substituted with —SR^(b);    -   each occurrence of R^(m) is each independently selected from the        group consisting of        -(L)_(t)-(R^(a))_(t)-(L)_(t)-(R^(a))_(v)—R^(f),        -(L)_(t)-(R^(a)—O)_(q)—R^(a)—R^(f) and —Y—R^(i); or two of R^(m)        collectively forms an oxo;    -   each occurrence of R^(v) is independently a 4-8 membered        heterocycle or a 5-6 membered heteroaryl, each optionally        substituted with one or more groups selected from C₁₋₃ alkyl,        halo, oxo, acyl, —R^(a)—OR^(b), —NR^(b) ₂, —OR^(b), —C(O)—R^(b),        —C(O)—OR^(b), —C(O)—R^(d), C₁₋₃ cycloalkyl, and —SR^(b);    -   each occurrence of n is independently 1, 2 or 3;    -   each occurrence oft is independently 0 or 1;    -   each occurrence of q is independently 1, 2, or 3; and    -   each occurrence of v is independently 0, 1, or 2,        or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.        Embodiment 31-3. A compound having formula:

wherein:

-   -   R² is H, —C₁₋₃ alkyl, —CR⁵R⁷R⁸, —C(O)—R^(d), —CH═N—R^(v), or        R^(w);    -   R¹ is H, —C₁₋₃ alkyl, —R^(a)—C(O)OH, —R^(a)—NH—C(O)CH₃,        —R^(a)—NHS(O)₂CH₃, or 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl containing 1,        2, or 3 nitrogen atoms optionally substituted with one or more        R^(m);    -   R⁵ is —R^(a)—OH, —OR^(b), —N(R^(b))—C(O)—R^(a)—H,        —N(R^(b))—C(O)—(R^(a))_(t)—N(R^(b))₂,        —N(R^(b))—C(O)—(R^(a))_(t)—N(R^(b))—R^(i),        —N(R^(b))—C(O)—(R^(a))_(t)—N(R^(b))—(R^(a))_(t)—C(O)—R^(b),        —N(R^(b))—C(O)—R^(d), —N(R^(b))—R^(a)—R^(d),        —N(R^(b))—(C(O))_(t)—(R^(a))_(t)—R^(i), —N(R^(b))—S(O)₂—R^(a)—H,        —C(O)—N(R^(b))—R^(a)—R^(i), —N(R^(b))—C(S)—R^(a)—H, or        —R^(a)—C(O)OH;    -   —R³ is H, —YR^(b), —YR^(c), —YR^(d)—(NR^(b))_(n)—R^(a)—H,        —Y—R^(a)—CN, —Y—C(O)R^(a)—H, —Y—R^(a)—C(O)N(R^(b))₂,        —Y—C(S)R^(a)—H, —Y—C(O)R^(a)—F, —Y—C(O)—R^(a)—CN, or        —Y—R^(a)—CH═CH—R^(a)—OH, wherein when R³ is H, then R² is other        than H, —C₁₋₃ alkyl, —OH, or —C₁₋₃ alkoxy;    -   R⁷ and R⁸ are each R^(b), or R⁷ and R⁸ collectively forms an        oxo;    -   each occurrence of R^(a) is independently —C₁₋₃ alkylene-        optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected        from the group consisting of halo, —OH, —C₁₋₃ alkyl, —C₁₋₃        alkylene-OH, and —C₁₋₃ alkoxy;    -   each occurrence of R^(b) is independently —R^(a)—H or —H;    -   R^(c) is —C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl optionally substituted with one or        more —OH, —R^(a)—H, or halo;    -   R^(d) is 4-8 membered heterocyclyl optionally substituted with        oxo, —OH, —C₁₋₃ alkylcarbonyl, or —COOH;    -   each occurrence of L is selected from the group consisting of        —C(O)—, —C(O)—N(R^(b))—, —C(O)—O—, —N(R^(b))—C(O)—, —O—C(O)—,        —S(O)₂—, —N(R^(b))—S(O)₂—, and —N(R^(b))C(S)—;    -   each occurrence of Y is —O— or —N(R^(b))—;    -   each occurrence of R^(f) is selected from the group consisting        of —R^(b), —R^(i), —OR^(b), —N(R^(b))₂,        —(Y)_(t)—(R^(a))_(t)—R^(v), and -L-R^(b);    -   each occurrence of R^(i) is acyl or a 5- to 6-membered        heteroaryl containing 1, 2, or 3 heteroatoms independently        selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur and optionally        substituted with —C₁₋₃ alkyl;    -   each occurrence of R^(w) is a 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl,        wherein the heteroaryl includes three nitrogen or a combination        of two nitrogen with a chalcogen, and wherein the heteroaryl is        optionally substituted with —R^(b), —R^(a)—OH, —CF₃, —N(R^(b))₂,        —NHC(O)R^(a)—OH, —SR^(b), or —R^(c), wherein when the heteroaryl        is a 5-membered heteroaryl with three nitrogen, it is        substituted with —SR^(b);    -   each occurrence of R^(m) is each independently selected from the        group consisting of        -(L)_(t)-(R^(a))_(t)-(L)_(t)-(R^(a))_(v)—R^(f),        -(L)_(t)-(R^(a)—O)_(q)—R^(a)—R^(f) and —Y—R^(i); or two of R^(m)        collectively forms an oxo;    -   each occurrence of R^(v) is independently a 4-8 membered        heterocycle or a 5-6 membered heteroaryl, each optionally        substituted with one or more groups selected from C₁₋₃ alkyl,        halo, oxo, acyl, —R^(a)—OR^(b), —NR^(b) ₂, —OR^(b), —C(O)—R^(b),        —C(O)—OR^(b), —C(O)—R^(d), C₁₋₃ cycloalkyl, and —SR^(b);    -   each occurrence of n is independently 1, 2 or 3;    -   each occurrence oft is independently 0 or 1;    -   each occurrence of q is independently 1, 2, or 3; and    -   each occurrence of v is independently 0, 1, or 2,        or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.        Embodiment 31-4. A compound having formula:

wherein:

-   -   R² is —CH₂R⁵;    -   R¹ and R⁵, together with the atoms to which they are immediately        attached, form a 5-, 6-, or 7-membered heterocyclic ring        containing 1 or 2 nitrogen atoms, wherein the heterocyclic ring        is optionally substituted with one or more R^(m);    -   R³ is H, —YR^(b), —YR^(c), —YR^(d), —(NR^(b))_(n)—R^(a)—H,        —Y—R^(a)—CN, —Y—C(O)R^(a)—H, —Y—R^(a)—C(O)N(R^(b))₂,        —Y—C(S)R^(a)—H, —Y—C(O)R^(a)—F, —Y—C(O)—R^(a)—CN, or        —Y—R^(a)—CH═CH—R^(a)—OH, wherein when R³ is H, then R² is other        than H, —C₁₋₃ alkyl, —OH, or —C₁₋₃ alkoxy;    -   each occurrence of R^(a) is independently —C₁₋₃ alkylene-        optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected        from the group consisting of halo, —OH, —C₁₋₃ alkyl, —C₁₋₃        alkylene-OH, and —C₁₋₃ alkoxy;    -   each occurrence of R^(b) is independently —R^(a)—H or —H;    -   R^(c) is —C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl optionally substituted with one or        more —OH, —R^(a)—H, or halo;    -   R^(d) is 4-8 membered heterocyclyl optionally substituted with        oxo, —OH, —C₁₋₃ alkylcarbonyl, or —COOH;    -   each occurrence of L is selected from the group consisting of        —C(O)—, —C(O)—N(R^(b))—, —C(O)—O—, —N(R^(b))—C(O)—, —O—C(O)—,        —S(O)₂—, —N(R^(b))—S(O)₂—, and —N(R^(b))C(S)—;    -   each occurrence of Y is —O— or —N(R^(b))—;    -   each occurrence of R^(f) is selected from the group consisting        of —R^(b), —R^(i), —OR^(b), —N(R^(b))₂,        —(Y)_(t)—(R^(a))_(t)—R^(v), and -L-R^(b);    -   each occurrence of R^(i) is acyl or a 5- to 6-membered        heteroaryl containing 1, 2, or 3 heteroatoms independently        selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur and optionally        substituted with —C₁₋₃ alkyl;    -   each occurrence of R^(m) is each independently selected from the        group consisting of        -(L)_(t)-(R^(a))_(t)-(L)_(t)-(R^(a))_(v)—R^(f),        -(L)_(t)-(R^(a)—O)_(q)—R^(a)—R^(f), and —Y—R^(i); or two of        R^(m) collectively forms an oxo;    -   each occurrence of R^(v) is independently a 4-8 membered        heterocycle or a 5-6 membered heteroaryl, each optionally        substituted with one or more groups selected from C₁₋₃ alkyl,        halo, oxo, acyl, —R^(a)—OR^(b), —NR^(b) ₂, —OR^(b), —C(O)—R^(b),        —C(O)—OR^(b), —C(O)—R^(d), C₁₋₃ cycloalkyl, and —SR^(b);    -   each occurrence of n is independently 1, 2 or 3;    -   each occurrence oft is independently 0 or 1;    -   each occurrence of q is independently 1, 2, or 3; and    -   each occurrence of v is independently 0, 1, or 2,        or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.        Embodiment 33. The compound of embodiment 1, wherein:    -   R⁴ is Cl;    -   X is Cl;    -   R⁶ is H;    -   W is CR²;    -   R¹ is selected from the group consisting of: H, —C₁₋₃ alkyl,        —R^(a)—C(O)OH, —R^(a)—NH—C(O)CH₃, —R^(a)—NHS(O)₂CH₃,

-   -   R² is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₃ alkyl, —C₁₋₃        alkylene-OH, C₁₋₃ alkoxy,

and

-   -   R³ is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₃ alkoxy,

-   -   or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.        Embodiment 33-1. A compound of formula:

wherein

-   -   R¹ is selected from the group consisting of: H, —C₁₋₃ alkyl,        —R^(a)—C(O)OH, —R^(a)—NH—C(O)CH₃, —R^(a)—NHS(O)₂CH₃,

-   -   R² is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₃ alkyl, —C₁₋₃        alkylene-OH, C₁₋₃ alkoxy,

-   -   R³ is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₃ alkoxy,

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 33-2. A compound of formula:

wherein:

-   -   R¹ is H or C₁₋₃ alkyl;    -   R² is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₃ alkyl, —C₁₋₃        alkylene-OH, C₁₋₃ alkoxy,

and

-   -   R³ is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₃ alkoxy,

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 34. A compound having formula:

wherein:

-   -   R³ is

-   -   R⁴ is H or halo; and    -   R^(m) is selected from the group consisting of: —C₁₋₃        alkylene-OH,

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 35. A compound having formula:

wherein:

-   -   R³ is selected from the group consisting of:

and

-   -   R^(m) is selected from the group consisting of: H,

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 36. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, or 30,wherein R^(m) is —C(O)—CH₂—O—CH₃, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof.Embodiment 37. The compound of embodiment 1, having a formula of:

wherein:

-   -   R³ is selected from the group consisting of: H, C₁₋₃ alkoxy,

and

-   -   R^(m) is selected from the group consisting of H, —C₁₋₃        alkylene-OH,

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 38. The compound of embodiment 1, having a formula of:

wherein:

-   -   R³ is selected from the group consisting of:

and

-   -   R^(m) is selected from the group consisting of H, —C₁₋₃        alkylene-OH, —C₁₋₃ alkoxy,

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 40. The compound of embodiment 1 or 2, wherein the ring A is

each optionally substituted with 1 or 2 C₁₋₃ alkyl, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 40-1. The compound of embodiment 1 or 2, wherein the ring Ais

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 40A. The compound of embodiment 1 or 2, wherein the ring A isoptionally substituted

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 40B. The compound of embodiment 1 or 2, wherein the ring A isoptionally substituted

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 41. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, or 19, wherein X is bromo, and R₄ is chloro, ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 42. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, or 19, wherein X is chloro, and R₄ is chloro, ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 42A. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 15, 20, 23, 27, 28,or 29, wherein R² is —CH₂NHR^(i) and R³ is —O—R^(a)—CN, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 42A-1. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 15, 20, 23, 27,28, or 29, wherein R³ is —O—CH₂—CN, and R² is —CH₂NHR^(i).Embodiment 42A-2. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 15, 20, 23, 27,28, or 29, wherein R² is H and R³ is —NH—C(O)—R^(a)—R^(b), or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 42A-3. The compound of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 15, 20, 23, 27,28, or 29, wherein R³ is —NHC(O)CH₃ and R₂ is H, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 43. The compound according to embodiment 1, wherein thecompound is selected from Table 3 and 6 (see below) or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 43-1. A compound having formula:

wherein:

-   -   R¹ is H or —C₁₋₃ alkyl;    -   R² is H, —C₁₋₃ alkyl, —CH₂R⁵;    -   R⁵ is —OR^(b), —N(R^(b))—C(O)—R^(a)—H wherein R^(a) is —C₁₋₃        alkylene- optionally substituted with hydroxy, and R^(b) is        R^(a)—H or H;    -   or    -   R¹ and R⁵, together with the atoms to which they are immediately        attached, form a 5-, 6-, or 7-membered heterocyclic ring        containing 1 or 2 nitrogen atoms optionally substituted with        —C(O)—R^(a)—OR^(b); and    -   R³ is selected from the group consisting of:        -   H,        -   —NH—C(O)—R^(a)—H wherein R^(a) is —C₁₋₃ alkylene- optionally            substituted with one or two —OH, one or two F, or            combinations thereof,        -   —NH—R^(a)—H wherein R^(a) is —C₁₋₃ alkylene- optionally            substituted with one or two —OH, one or two F, or            combinations thereof,        -   —O—R^(a)—H wherein R^(a) is —C₁₋₃ alkylene- optionally            substituted with one or two —OH, one or two F, or            combinations thereof, and        -   O—CH₂—CN,            or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.            Embodiment 43-2. A compound having formula:

wherein:

-   -   R¹ is H or —CH₃;    -   R² is H, —CH₃, —CH₂OH, —CH₂—NHC(O)—CH₃, or —CH₂—NHC(O)—CH₂OH; or    -   R¹ and R², together with the atoms to which they are immediately        attached, form

and

-   -   R³ is selected from the group consisting of H, —NH—C(O)—CH₃,        —NH—C(O)—CF₂H, —NH—(CH₂)₃—OH, —O—(CH₂)₃—OH, and —O—CH₂—CN,        or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.        Embodiment 43-3. A compound, selected from the group consisting        of:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 44. A pharmaceutical composition, comprising a compoundaccording to any one of embodiments 1 to 43, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof, with one or more pharmaceutically acceptablecarriers, diluents, or excipients.Embodiment 44-1. A pharmaceutical composition, for use in the treatmentof an immune-mediated disease in a patient, comprising a compoundaccording to any one of embodiments 1 to 43, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 44-2. A pharmaceutical unit dosage composition, for use inthe treatment of an immune-mediated disease in a patient, comprising acompound according to any one of embodiments 1 to 43, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Embodiment 45. A method of treating an immune-mediated disease in apatient, comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatmentan effective amount of a compound or salt according to any one ofembodiments 1 to 43, or a pharmaceutically composition according toembodiment 44.Embodiment 45-1. A method of treating an immune-mediated disease in apatient, comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatmentan effective amount of a compound or salt according to any one ofembodiments 1 to 43, a pharmaceutically composition according toembodiment 44-1, or a pharmaceutical unit dosage composition accordingto embodiment 44-2.Embodiment 46. A method of treating systemic lupus erythematosus in apatient, comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatmentan effective amount of a compound or salt according to any one ofembodiments 1 to 43, or a pharmaceutically composition according toembodiment 44.Embodiment 46-1. A method of treating systemic lupus erythematosus in apatient, comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatmentan effective amount of a compound or salt according to any one ofembodiments 1 to 43, a pharmaceutically composition according toembodiment 44-1, or a pharmaceutical unit dosage composition accordingto embodiment 44-2.Embodiment 47. A method of treating lupus nephritis in a patient,comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment aneffective amount of a compound or salt according to any one ofembodiments 1 to 43, or a pharmaceutically composition according toembodiment 44.Embodiment 47-1. A method of treating lupus nephritis in a patient,comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment aneffective amount of a compound or salt according to any one ofembodiments 1 to 43, a pharmaceutically composition according toembodiment 44-1, or a pharmaceutical unit dosage composition accordingto embodiment 44-2.Embodiment 48. A method of treating dermatomyositis in a patient,comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment aneffective amount of a compound or salt according to any one ofembodiments 1 to 43, or a pharmaceutically composition according toembodiment 44.Embodiment 48-1. A method of treating dermatomyositis in a patient,comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment aneffective amount of a compound or salt according to any one ofembodiments 1 to 43, a pharmaceutically composition according toembodiment 44-1, or a pharmaceutical unit dosage composition accordingto embodiment 44-2.Embodiment 49. A method of treating Aicardi-Goutières syndrome in apatient, comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatmentan effective amount of a compound or salt according to any one ofembodiments 1 to 43, or a pharmaceutically composition according toembodiment 44.Embodiment 49-1. A method of treating Aicardi-Goutières syndrome in apatient, comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatmentan effective amount of a compound or salt according to any one ofembodiments 1 to 43, a pharmaceutically composition according toembodiment 44-1, or a pharmaceutical unit dosage composition accordingto embodiment 44-2.Embodiment 50. A method of treating a disease associated with cGASactivation in a patient, comprising administering to a patient in needof such treatment an effective amount of a compound or salt according toany one of embodiments 1 to 43, or a pharmaceutically compositionaccording to embodiment 44.Embodiment 50-1. A method of treating a disease associated with cGASactivation in a patient, comprising administering to a patient in needof such treatment an effective amount of a compound or salt according toany one of embodiments 1 to 43, a pharmaceutically composition accordingto embodiment 44-1, or a pharmaceutical unit dosage compositionaccording to embodiment 44-2.Embodiment 51. A compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, according to any one of embodiments 1 to 43 for use in therapy.Embodiment 52. A compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, according to any one of embodiments 1 to 43 for use in thetreatment of an immune-mediated disease.Embodiment 53. A compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, according to any one of embodiments 1 to 43 for use in thetreatment of systemic lupus erythematosus.Embodiment 54. A compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, according to any one of embodiments 1 to 43 for use in thetreatment of lupus nephritis.Embodiment 55. A compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, according to any one of embodiments 1 to 43 for use in thetreatment of dermatomyositis.Embodiment 56. A compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, according to any one of embodiments 1 to 43 for use in thetreatment of Aicardi-Goutières syndrome.Embodiment 57. Use of a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, according to any one of embodiments 1 to 43, in the manufactureof a medicament for the treatment of an immune-mediated disease in apatient.

As used herein, the symbol “—” refers to an attachment point.

As used herein, a monoradical appearing in a parenthesis of a name ofmoiety (or substituent) designates a pendant branch attached to asegment of the moiety between two attachment points. The branch may beattached to the segment using a single covalent bond or a double bond.For example, —N(CH₃)—(CH₂)₂OH describes an amine diradical having twoattachment points represented by “—” along with a pendant methyl branch.For another example, —C(O)— describes a carbon diradical having twoattachment points represented by “-” with a pendant “oxo” branch. Theterm “oxo” refers to an oxygen atom as a substituent, and connected tothe rest of the molecule with a double bond. The term “oxo” can also bedenoted as “═O”. The oxo together with the carbon atom it attaches toforms a carbonyl group. In this instance, the pendant group attaches tothe segment (i.e. the carbon atom) with a double bond.

As used herein, the term “alkyl”, used alone or as part of a largermoiety, refers to a saturated, straight, or branched chain hydrocarbongroup containing one or more carbon atoms. Alkyl is generallymonovalent. For example, “ethyl” can be represented as CH₃CH₂·, wherethe dot represents a radical or dangling bond. The term may be precededwith an indication of number of carbon atoms of the alkyl. Accordingly,the term “C₁₋₃ alkyl”, used alone or as part of a larger moiety, refersto a saturated, straight, or branched chain hydrocarbon group containingone, two, or three carbon atoms.

As used herein, the term “alkylene”, used alone or as part of a largermoiety, refers to a bivalent group that can be hypotheticallyconstructed by removing from an alkyl group a terminal hydrogen atomthat is remote from the attachment point of the alkyl group, therebycreating a second attachment point on the opposite end. For example, an“ethylene” can be represented as ·CH₂CH₂·, and can be regarded asderived from ethyl by removing a hydrogen atom from an end of the ethylgroup. In other words, the term “alkylene” refers to a saturated,straight, or branched chain hydrocarbon group containing one or morecarbon atoms as well as two attachment points on opposite ends(sometimes referred to as diradical). Accordingly, the term “C₁₋₃alkylene” refers to a saturated, straight, or branched chain hydrocarbongroup containing one, two, or three carbon atoms, as well as twoattachment points on opposite ends. The term “alkylene” is typicallyused as part of a larger moiety, such as —C₁₋₃ alkylene-OH (referring toa modified C₁₋₃ alkyl with one terminal hydrogen atom replaced by ahydroxy), and —C₁₋₃ alkylene-NH₂ (referring to a modified C₁₋₃ alkylwith one terminal hydrogen atom replaced by an amino group).

As used herein, the term “alkylcarbonyl”, used alone or as part of alarger moiety, refers to a moiety having a carbonyl group directlyattached to an alkyl group, where the attachment point of the moiety ison the carbonyl group. In other words, the term “alkylcarbonyl” refersto —C(O)-alkyl. The term may be preceded with an indication of number ofcarbon atoms of the alkyl. Accordingly, the term “—C₁₋₃ alkylcarbonyl”refers to —C(O)—C₁₋₃ alkyl.

As used herein, the term “alkoxy”, used alone or as part of a largermoiety, refers to a moiety having an oxygen directly attached to analkyl group with the attachment point of the moiety on the oxygen atom.The term may be preceded with an indication of number of carbon atoms ofthe alkoxy. Accordingly, the term “C₁₋₃ alkoxy” refers to —O—C₁₋₃ alkyl.Representative alkoxyl groups include methoxy, ethoxy, propyloxy,tert-butoxy, and the like.

As used herein, the term “chalcogen” refers to an element of group 16 ofthe periodic table, such as oxygen (O) and sulfur (S).

As used herein, the term “cycloalkyl” refers to a saturated ring systemcontaining at least three carbon atoms. The term may be preceded with anindication of number of carbon atoms of the cycloalkyl. Accordingly, theterm “C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl” refers to a saturated ring system containing 3,4, or 5 carbon atoms. Cycloalkyl can be monocyclic (having one ring),bicyclic (having two rings), or polycyclic (having two or more rings).Exemplary monocyclic cycloalkyl rings include cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, and cycloheptyl.

As used herein, the term “halo” refers to halogen as a substituent, andspecifically chloro, fluoro, bromo, or iodo.

As used herein, the term “heteroaryl”, unless specified, refers togroups having 5 to 10 ring atoms, preferably 5, 6, 9, or 10 ring atoms,having 6, 10, or 14 π-electrons shared in a cyclic array, and havingheteroatoms. The term “heteroatom” refers to nitrogen, oxygen, orsulfur, and includes any oxidized form of nitrogen or sulfur, and anyquaternized form of a basic nitrogen.

As used herein, the term “heterocyclic ring” refers to an optionallysubstituted saturated ring system containing at least two carbon atomsand at least one heteroatom. Exemplary heteroatoms are oxygen, nitrogenand sulfur. Exemplary heterocyclic rings include oxirane, aziridine,oxetane, oxolane, pyrrolidine, piperidine and morpholine. This term isused herein interchangeably with the terms “heterocyclyl” and“heterocycle”. These terms may be preceded with a designation of numberof ring atoms. For example, “4-8 membered heterocyclyl” refers to such asaturated ring system having 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 ring atoms, where the ringatoms include at least one heteroatom. Exemplary heteroatoms are oxygen,nitrogen, and sulfur. Exemplary heterocyclic rings (or heterocycles)include oxirane, aziridine, oxetane, oxolane, pyrrolidine, piperidine,and morpholine. Heterocycles can be monocycles (having one ring),bicycles (having two rings), or polycycles (having two or more rings)that may be, for example, fused with each other.

As used herein, the term “thiol” refers to “—SH” group, and the term“thioether” refers to an organosulfur moiety having a sulfur attached toan optionally substituted alkyl group, with the attachment point of thethioether on the sulfur atom.

As used herein, the term “stereoisomer” refers to an isomer made up ofthe same atoms bonded by the same bonds but having different andnon-interchangeable structures in the three-dimensional space. The termof stereoisomer includes “enantiomer” which refers to two stereoisomersthat are mirror images of one another and are not superimposable overone another. A one-to-one mixture of a pair of enantiomers is referredto as a “racemic” mixture. The term of stereoisomer also includes“diastereoisomers” (or “diastereomer”) which refers to two stereoisomersthat have at least two asymmetric atoms, but which are not mirror-imagesof each other. The absolute stereochemistry of a stereoisomer may bespecified according to the Cahn-Ingold Prelog R S system, where thestereochemistry at each chiral center is designated as either R or S.When stereoisomers are resolved yet whose absolute configuration isunknown, those stereocenters are designated (+) or (−) depending on thedirection (dextro- or laevorotary) that they rotate the plane ofpolarization at the wavelength of the sodium D line. In structuralillustrations, plain lines (

) depict bonds approximately in the plane of the drawing; bonds to atomsabove the plane are shown with a bold wedge (

) starting from an atom in the plane of the drawing at the narrow end ofthe wedge; and bonds to atoms below the plane are shown with a hashedwedge of short parallel lines (

) starting from an atom in the plane of the drawing at the narrow end ofthe hashed wedge. For compounds having a stereocenter where all bondsconnected to the stereocenter are structurally represented with plainlines (

), or the compounds are represented with chemical nomenclature without astereoisomer designation, they shall be construed to mean any of thepossible stereoisomers, a racemic mixture thereof, or a mixture with oneor more stereoisomers enriched relative to others, unless explicitlystated otherwise. In other words, for any compound disclosed here thatincludes a stereocenter to which all bonds connected are illustrated inplain lines, the disclosure contemplates each and every possiblestereoisomer thereof, as well as any mixture of those stereoisomers.

The term stereoisomer also includes “geometric isomers” such as“cis-trans isomer”. These are isomers where arrangements of groupsaround a double bond or a ring differ from one another despite the samemolecular formula. The term of stereoisomer may further include“rotational isomers” or “rotamers” which is defined as stereoisomersthat arise from hindered single-bond rotation. For simplicity, the term“stereoisomer” is used here interchangeable with the term “isomer”.Unless explicitly stated otherwise (such as by referencing the retentiontime for the specified separation condition), “isomer 1” refers to thestereoisomer that eludes out first from the column during separation(e.g. a chiral separation of a racemic mixture or a separation of a pairof cis-trans isomers) under a stated separation condition; and “isomer2” refers to the stereoisomer that eludes out the second during the sameseparation. An asterisk (*) is used to denote the chiral center in thestructures for “isomer 1” and “isomer 2”. Moreover, when the asterisk isused on a stereocenter to which a bold wedge (

) or a hashed wedge (

) is also attached, the solid wedge and hashed wedge represents relativestereochemistry only, and are not designations of absolutestereochemistry.

As used herein, the term “immune-mediated disease” encompasses a groupof autoimmune or inflammatory disorders in which immunological pathwaysplay an important etiological and/or pathogenetic role. Such diseasesare sometimes characterized by an alteration in cellular homeostasis.Immune-mediated diseases may be triggered by environmental factors,dietary habits, infectious agents, and genetic predisposition.Immune-mediated disease includes, for example, systemic lupuserythematosus, lupus nephritis, dermatomyositis, and Aicardi-Goutièressyndrome.

As used herein, the term “patient” refers to a human.

As used herein, the term “treating” includes restraining, slowing,stopping, or reversing the progression or severity of an existingsymptom or disorder.

As used herein, the term “effective amount” refers to the amount or doseof compound of the invention, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof which, upon single or multiple dose administration to thepatient, provides the desired effect in the patient under diagnosis ortreatment. An effective amount can be readily determined by one skilledin the art by the use of known techniques. In determining the effectiveamount for a patient, a number of factors are considered, including, butnot limited to: the species of patient; its size, age, and generalhealth; the specific disease or disorder involved; the degree of orinvolvement or the severity of the disease or disorder; the response ofthe individual patient; the particular compound administered; the modeof administration; the bioavailability characteristics of thepreparation administered; the dose regimen selected; the use ofconcomitant medication; and other relevant circumstances. The compoundsof the present invention are generally effective over a wide dosagerange. For example, dosages per day normally fall within the range ofabout 0.1 to about 15 mg/kg of body weight.

The compounds of the present invention are preferably formulated aspharmaceutical compositions administered by any route which makes thecompound bioavailable, including oral and transdermal routes. Mostpreferably, such compositions are for oral administration. Suchpharmaceutical compositions and processes for preparing same are wellknown in the art (See, e.g., Remington: The Science and Practice ofPharmacy, A. Adej are, Editor, 23rd Edition, Elsevier Academic Press,2020).

The compounds of the present invention, or pharmaceutically acceptablesalts thereof, may be prepared according to the following Preparationsand Examples by methods well known and appreciated in the art. Suitablereaction conditions for the steps of these Preparations and Examples arewell known in the art and appropriate substitutions of solvents andco-reagents are within the skill of the art. Likewise, it will beappreciated by those skilled in the art that synthetic intermediates maybe isolated and/or purified by various well-known techniques as neededor desired, and that frequently, it will be possible to use variousintermediates directly in subsequent synthetic steps with little or nopurification. As an illustration, compounds of the preparations andexamples can be isolated, for example, by silica gel purification,isolated directly by filtration, or crystallization. Furthermore, theskilled artisan will appreciate that in some circumstances, the order inwhich moieties are introduced is not critical. The particular order ofsteps required to produce the compounds of the present invention isdependent upon the particular compound being synthesized, the startingcompound, and the relative liability of the substituted moieties, and iswell appreciated by the skilled chemist. All substituents, unlessotherwise indicated, are as previously defined, and all reagents arewell known and appreciated in the art.

TABLE 1 Abbreviations and definitions Term Definition Ac₂O Aceticanhydride ACN Acetonitrile BOC/Boc tert-Butyloxycarbonyl Boc₂ODi-tert-butyl dicarbonate BFMO N,N′-bis(furan-2-ylmethyl)oxamideBrettPhos-Pd- [(2-Di-cyclohexylphosphino-3,6-dimethoxy-2′,4′,6′- G3triisopropyl-1,1′-biphenyl)-2-(2′-amino-1,1′-biphenyl)] palladium(II)methanesulfonate tert-[(2-Di-tert-butylphosphino-3,6-dimethoxy-2′,4′,6′- BuBrettPhos-triisopropyl-1,1′-biphenyl)-2-(2′-amino-1,1′-biphenyl)] Pd-G3palladium(II) methanesulfonate t-BuOK Potassium tert-butoxide t-BuONaSodium tert-butoxide (t-Bu₃P)₂PdBis(tri-tert-butylphosphine)palladium(0) C18 Octadecylsilane DBU1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene DCM Dichloromethane DEA DiethylamineDIAD Diisopropyl azodicarboxylate DIBAL-H Diisobutylaluminum hydrideDIPEA N,N-Diisopropylethylamine DMAP 4-Dimethylaminopyridine DMEDimethoxyethane DMEA Dimethylethylamine DMEDA1,2-Dimethylethylenediamine DMF N,N-Dimethylformamide DMSO Dimethylsulfoxide DPPA Diphenylphosphoryl azide dppf1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene dtbpf1,1′-Bis(di-tert-butylphosphino)ferrocene EDCI1-Ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide ee Enantiomeric excessequiv Equivalent(s) Et₂O Diethyl ether ES/MS Electrospray massspectrometry EtOAc Ethyl acetate EtOH Ethanol HATU1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo [4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxide hexafluorophosphate HOBt 1H-1,2,3-Benzotriazol-1-ol HPLC Highperformance liquid chromatography Hr/hrs Hour/hours IPA Isopropanol IPAmIsopropylamine LAH Lithium aluminium hydride LC Liquid chromatographyLCMS Liquid chromatography mass spectrometry LDA Lithiumdiisopropylamide MeOH Methanol min Minute(s) MS Mass spectrometry MsC1Methanesulfonyl chloride MTBE Methyl tert-butyl ether MW Molecularweight NBS N-Bromosuccinimide NIS N-Iodosuccinimide NMPN-Methylpyrrolidone NMR Nuclear magnetic resonance PEG-400 Polyethyleneglycol 400 Pd₂(dba)₃ Tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(0)Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ [1,1′-Bis(di-tert-butylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) Pd(PhCN)₂Cl₂ Bis(benzonitrile)palladium(II)chloride Pet ether Petroleum ether Ph₃P Triphenylphosphine PPAPolyphosphoric acid ppm Parts per million RT Room temperature RtRetention time SCX Strong cation exchange SEM[2-(Trimethylsilyl)ethoxy]methyl SFC Supercritical fluid chromatographyTBAF Tetrabutylammonium fluoride TCDI Thiocarbonyldiimidazole TEATriethylamine TFA Trifluoroacetic acid TFAA Trifluoroacetic anhydrideTHE Tetrahydrofuran THP Tetrahydropyran TLC Thin-layer chromatographyTMSN₃ Trimethylsilyl azide TosMIC Toluenesulfonylmethyl isocyanide TsTosyl TsCl 4-Toluenesulfonyl chloride wt Weight Xantphos(9,9-Dimethyl-9H-xanthene-4,5-diyl)bis (diphenylphosphane)

The general syntheses for compounds of this disclosure are described inSchemes 1 to 3, where Q represents O or NH; X₂ represents bromo (Br) oriodo (I); Pg represents a suitable protecting group (such as SEM, Boc,Ts, and —SO₂Ph); R₁ represents Cl, F, CN, or H; R₂ represents an alkylor amide substituent; and R₃ represents an amide, carbamate, urea,alkyl, or aryl substituent.

In schemes 1 to 3, Rxn 1 depicts protection of an indole nitrogen underconditions well known in the art using groups such as SEM, tosyl,benzene sulfonyl, or Boc to give compound 2A. A person of ordinary skillin the art will recognize typical protection employs a strong base suchas NaH or LDA in a suitable solvent such as THF with the appropriateelectrophilic protecting group reagent.

Rxn 2 depicts, where Q is NH, a Buchwald amination or amidation reactionemploying a suitable catalyst, preferably a palladium catalyst, and abase, with an appropriate coupling partner, for example, primary amidesor amines to give compounds such as 3A, 4A, 8, 15A, or 20A. Reactionsmay be run at elevated temperatures under an inert atmosphere.

Rxn 3 depicts the indole deprotection of the SEM, tosyl, benzenesulfonyl, or Boc protecting groups under conditions well known in theart to give compounds such as 4A, or 10A. A person of ordinary skill inthe art will recognize typical deprotection conditions may includeacidic (e.g., HCl, TFA), basic (e.g., NaOH) or with fluoride-basedreagents (e.g., TBAF) in suitable solvents such as DCM, THF, and water.

Rxn 4 depicts halogenation of indole typically using NB S or NIS in DMFat room temperature to give compounds such as 4A, 5A, 11A, 13A, or 23A.The reaction is carried out in a suitable solvent such as DMF.

Rxn 5 depicts Suzuki cross-coupling of THP-protected pyrazole pinacolboronate to give compounds such as 6A, 12A, 14A, or 23B. The process maystart with synthesis of pyrazolyl boronic ester. The boronic ester isthen coupled with a variety of different heteroaryl halides under Suzukicross-coupling type conditions well known in the art (such as use ofpalladium catalyst in dioxane). This allows for the reaction ofsubstituted indole halides under mild conditions such as temperatures ofbetween 90° C. and 100° C.

Rxn 6 depicts deprotection of pyrazole nitrogen by removing the THPgroup, and where appropriate, deprotection of the aniline nitrogen byremoving the Boc protecting group, under acidic conditions (e.g., HCl,TFA) to give compounds such as 6B, 16A, or 24A.

Rxn 7 depicts a Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction of tert-butylcarbamate with various heteroaryl halides to give compounds such as 7A,17B, or 25A. The heteroaryl halide is contacted with a palladiumcatalyst such as XantPhos-Pd-G₂, a base such as Cs₂CO₃, and a solventsuch as 1,4-dioxane in a suitable temperature (about 100° C.).

Rxn 8 depicts hydroxylation of aryl bromide. The hydroxylation processis promoted by a catalyst based on a biarylphosphine ligand tBuBrettPhosand its corresponding palladium precatalyst to give compounds such as8A, 18A, or 26A. A person of ordinary skill in the art will recognizethat such reaction takes place in conditions that includes a strong basesuch as sodium t-butoxide (t-BuONa), and solvents such as water anddioxane, under a suitable temperature such as 60° C. to 75° C.

Rxn 9 depicts Boc deprotection under conditions well known in the artsuch as acid hydrolysis with acids such as TFA and HCl to give compoundssuch as 7B, 16B, 21A, or 27A.

Rxn 10 depicts acylation using carboxyl acids and coupling reagents oracid chlorides/anhydrides well known in the art to give compounds suchas 3A, 16A, 22A, or 28A. An amine can be reacted with an acylatingcompound, for example, acetic anhydride in a suitable base, such astriethylamine, and a suitable solvent (such as DCM), in a suitabletemperature (preferably ambient temperature) to give an acylatedcompound.

Rxn 11 depicts alkylation using alkyl halides and base to give compoundssuch as 3A, 9A, 15A, 16A, 20A, 21A, or 22A. A person of ordinary skillin the art will recognize typical such reactions may include S_(N)2reactions. The reactions may take place in the presence of a base (suchas potassium carbonate), and a suitable solvent (such as DMF), at asuitable temperature, preferably at ambient temperature.

In some embodiments, Intermediate 114 is protected on its ring nitrogenwith a suitable protecting group under conditions sufficient to formFormula 2A. Formula 2A is contacted with a palladium catalyst such asXantPhos-Pd-G₂, a base such Cs₂CO₃, and a solvent such as 1,4-dioxaneunder conditions sufficient to convert into Formula 3A. Subsequently,Formula 3A is deprotected to form Formula 4A. Formula 4A is thencontacted with a halogenation reagent such as NB S or NIS in a solventsuch as DMF to form Formula 5A with the pyrrole ring halogenated.Formula 5A is contacted with THP-protected pyrazole pinacol boronate viaa coupling reaction under conditions sufficient to form Formula 6A.Compound 6A is THP deprotected in the presence of an acid (such as HClor TFA) to give compound 6B.

In some embodiments, Formula 3A may alternatively be prepared byhydroxylation of aryl bromide. Formula 2A is contacted with a catalystbased on a biarylphosphine ligand tBuBrettPhos or its correspondingpalladium precatalyst. The reaction may take place under conditions thatinclude a strong base (such as sodium t-butoxide (t-BuONa)), andsolvents (such as water and dioxane), to convert Formula 2A to 8A.Compound 8A then goes through an alkylation reaction using an alkylhalide to give Formula 3A.

In some embodiments, Formula 3A may also be alternatively prepared bycross-coupling Formula 2A with tert-butyl carbamate in the presence of abase such as Cs₂CO₃, a solvent such as 1,4-dioxane or DMF under suitableconditions (such as ambient temperature) to give Formula 7A. Formula 7Ais then Boc-deprotected under conditions well known in the art such asacid hydrolysis with acids such as TFA and HCl to give Formula 7B.Formula 7B is then reacted with an acylating compound, for exampleacetic anhydride in a suitable base such as triethylamine, and asuitable solvent such as DCM to give compound 3A.

Alternatively, in some embodiments, Formula 2A may be contacted withtert-butyl carbamate in the presence of a base (such as Cs₂CO₃), asolvent (such as 1,4-dioxane or DMF) under conditions sufficient to formFormula 7A. Formula 7A has an aniline nitrogen bearing a hydrogen aswell as a Boc protecting group. Subsequently, Formula 7A undergoesalkylation on the aniline nitrogen under suitable conditions to formFormula 9A. Formula 9A is contacted with a reagent such as TBAF underconditions sufficient to deprotect the ring nitrogen, but not theaniline nitrogen, to form Formula 10A. After that, Formula 10A ishalogenated under conditions sufficient to form Formula 11A. Formula 11Athen couples with THP-protected pyrazole pinacol boronate underconditions sufficient to form Formula 12A. Formula 12A is furtherdeprotected on the aniline nitrogen to form Formula 6A.

In some embodiments, Intermediate 114 is contacted with a halogenatingreagent (such as NBS or NIS) in a solvent such as DMF to give Formula13A with the pyrrole ring halogenated. Formula 13A is then contactedwith THP-protected pyrazole pinacol boronate via a coupling reactionunder conditions sufficient to give Formula 14A. Formula 14A iscontacted with a palladium catalyst such as XantPhos-Pd-G₂, a base suchas Cs₂CO₃, and a solvent such as 1,4-dioxane in a suitable temperaturecondition sufficient to convert into Formula 15A. Compound 15A is THPdeprotected in acidic conditions in the presence of an acid such as HClor TFA to give compound 16A.

In some embodiments, Formula 15A may alternatively be prepared byhydroxylation of aryl bromide. Formula 15A is contacted with a catalystbased on a biarylphosphine ligand tBuBrettPhos and its correspondingpalladium precatalyst. The reaction takes place in a strong base such assodium t-butoxide (t-BuONa), and solvents such as water and dioxane,under suitable temperature to convert compound 14A to 18A. Compound 18Athen goes through an alkylation reaction using an alkyl halide to givecompound 15A.

Alternatively, in some embodiments, Formula 14A may be contacted withtert-butyl carbamate in the presence of a base such as Cs₂CO₃, a solventsuch as 1,4-dioxane or DMF under conditions sufficient to form Formula17A. Formula 17A has an aniline nitrogen bearing a hydrogen as well as aBoc protecting group. In some embodiments, Formula 17A is contacted withan acid such as TFA under conditions sufficient to deprotect the ringnitrogen but not the aniline nitrogen to form Formula 17B. Subsequently,Formula 17B undergoes alkylation on the aniline nitrogen under suitableconditions to form Formula 16A.

In further embodiments, Formula 17A is Boc and THP deprotected underconditions well known in the art such as acid hydrolysis with acids suchas TFA and HCl to give compound 16B. Formula 16B is then reacted with anacylating compounds, for example acetic anhydride in a suitable basesuch as triethylamine, and a suitable solvent such as DCM to giveFormula 16A.

In Scheme 3, Intermediate 226 is contacted with a palladium catalystsuch as XantPhos-Pd-G₂, a base such as Cs₂CO₃ and a solvent such as1,4-dioxane in a suitable temperature condition sufficient to convertinto Formula 20A. Formula 20A is then Boc deprotected under conditionswell known in the art such as acid hydrolysis with acids such as TFA andHCl to give compound 21A.

In some embodiments, Formula 21A is reacted with an acylating compound,for example acetic anhydride in a suitable base such as triethylamine,and a suitable solvent such as DCM to give compound 22A. Alternatively,Formula 21A undergoes alkylation on the ring nitrogen under suitableconditions to form Formula 22A.

In some embodiments Intermediate 226 is contacted with a catalyst basedon a biarylphosphine ligand tBuBrettPhos and its corresponding palladiumprecatalyst. The reaction takes place in conditions that includes astrong base such as sodium t-butoxide (t-BuONa), and solvents such aswater and dioxane, under a suitable temperature to give Formula 26A.

In some other embodiments, Intermediate 226 is cross-coupled withtert-butyl carbamate in the presence of a base such as Cs₂CO₃, a solventsuch as 1,4-dioxane or DMF under suitable conditions such as ambienttemperature to give compound 25A. Compound 25A is then Boc deprotectedunder conditions well known in the art such as acid hydrolysis withacids such as TFA and HCl to give compound 27A. Formula 27A undergoesalkylation on the aniline nitrogen under suitable conditions to formFormula 21A. Alternatively, Formula 27A can be reacted with an acylatingcompounds, for example acetic anhydride in a suitable base such astriethylamine, and a suitable solvent such as DCM to give Formula 28Awhich is acylated on the ring nitrogen.

In other embodiments, Formula 22A is contacted with a halogenationcompound such as NBS or NIS is a solvent such as DMF to form Formula23A. Formula 23A is then contacted with THP-protected pyrazole pinacolboronate via a coupling reaction under conditions sufficient to formFormula 23B. Compound 23B is THP deprotected in the presence of an acidsuch as HCl or TFA to give compound 24A.

The compounds of the present disclosure, such as the compounds ofFormula Ia, II, IIa, IIc, III, IIIa, IVa, and V, as well as thoseadditional compounds listed in various embodiments, such as thoseembodiments 1-43, can be prepared according to the above generalprocedures, particularly in reference to the specific examples thatfollow. Moreover, a person skilled in the art understands that thesegeneral synthesis methods may be modified to adapt to any particularsynthesis need. For example, in order to prepare a compound similar tothat of Formula 16A but having a tertiary amine (rather than thesecondary amine) at the R³ position (see e.g. Formula Ia, II, IIa, IIc,III, IIIa, IVa, and V above), an additional reductive amination step maybe used to install the additional alkyl group on Formula 16A. Likewise,compounds having different 5-member ring at the ring A position (seee.g. Formula Ia, IIa, IVa, or V above) may be synthesized via Rxn 5using a different boronate.

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 1

Intermediate 1 1-(Benzenesulfonyl)-6,7-dichloro-indole

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-1H-indole (3.63 g, 19.5 mmol) in THE (100 mL) andadd sodium hydride (1.01 g, 25.3 mmol, 60% in mineral oil) portion wise.Stir 10 min (until gas evolution stops) and add benzene sulfonylchloride (2.74 mL, 21.4 mmol) dropwise. Stir 90 minutes. Add additionalsodium hydride (0.31 g, 7.8 mmol, 60% in mineral oil), stir 10 min, andthen add more benzene sulfonyl chloride (1.00 mL, 7.82 mmol). Stir 1hour. Quench with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate. Add EtOAc, washsequentially with water and brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography(EtOAc/hexane) to yield 1-(benzenesulfonyl)-6,7-dichloro-indole (3.0 g,9.2 mmol, 47% yield). ES-MS (m/z): 326.0/328.0 (M+1).

Intermediate 2 1-(Benzenesulfonyl)-3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indole

Dissolve 1-(benzenesulfonyl)-6,7-dichloro-indole (3.00 g, 9.20 mmol) inDCM (100 mL) and add a solution of bromine (0.52 mL, 10 mmol) in DCM (15mL). Stir 1 hour at RT. Quench with saturated aqueous sodium thiosulfateand stir vigorously for 15 min (becomes colorless). Dilute with EtOAc,wash with brine, dry over saturated sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Suspend solid in DCM/hexane (ca. 3:1, 20 mL), collectsolid, rinsing with additional hexane to yield1-(benzenesulfonyl)-3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indole (1.4 g, 3.5 mmol, 38%yield). ES-MS (m/z): 421.0/423.0/425.0 (M+NH₄ ⁺).

Intermediate 31-(Benzenesulfonyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indole

Suspend 1-(benzenesulfonyl)-3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indole (150 mg, 0.370mmol), 1H-pyrazole-4-boronic acid (0.25 g, 2.2 mmol) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (71mg, 0.092 mmol) in 1,2-dimethoxyethane (2.2 mL, 21 mmol) in a microwavevial. Add aqueous K₃PO₄ (1.1 mL, 1.1 mmol, 1 M), sparge with N₂, sealvial, and heat to 80° C. for 1 hour. Cool to RT, dilute with EtOAc, washsequentially with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate and brine, dryover sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash columnchromatography (EtOAc/hexane) to yield1-(benzenesulfonyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indole (100 mg,0.255 mmol, 69% yield). ES-MS (m/z): 392.2/394.2 (M+1).

EXAMPLE 1 6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole

Suspend 1-(benzenesulfonyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indole (100mg, 0.2549 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL, 46.7 mmol). Add 2.5 M aqueoussodium hydroxide (1.7 mL, 4.3 mmol) and heat to 80° C. overnight. Coolto room temperature, dilute with EtOAc, wash 3 times with saturatedaqueous sodium bicarbonate, once with brine, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter and concentrate. Purify by column chromatography(MeOH/DCM) to yield 6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole (16.7 mg,0.0662 mmol, 26.0% yield) as a light-yellow solid. ES-MS (m/z):252.0/254.0 (M+1). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 12.94-12.88 (s, 1H), 11.67(s, 1H), 8.15 (s, 1H), 7.93-7.89 (s, 1H), 7.80 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.70(d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 2

Intermediate 4 1-(Benzenesulfonyl)-3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-indole

Dissolve diisopropylamine (0.14 mL, 0.96 mmol) in anhydrous THF (5.0mL), cool to −78° C., then add n-butyllithium (1.6 M in hexanes, 0.58mL, 0.93 mmol) dropwise. Warm mixture to 0° C. In a separate flask,dissolve 1-(benzenesulfonyl)-3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indole (300 mg, 0.74mmol) in anhydrous THF (5.0 mL) and cool to −78° C. Add LDA solutiondropwise to second flask, then warm to 0° C. Add iodomethane (0.10 mL,1.7 mmol) and allow to warm to ambient temperature. Stir 90 minutes,then quench with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate. Extract withEtOAc. Wash once with brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filterand concentrate. Purify by column chromatography (EtOAc/hexanes) toyield 1-(benzenesulfonyl)-3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-indole (0.27 g,0.64 mmol, 87% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO):7.89-7.87 (m, 2H), 7.80-7.76 (m, 1H), 7.68-7.62 (m, 3H), 7.41 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 2.59 (s, 3H).

Intermediate 51-(Benzenesulfonyl)-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole

Dissolve 1-(benzenesulfonyl)-3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-indole (140mg, 0.33 mmol),1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazole(0.28 g, 1.00 mmol) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (100 mg, 0.13 mmol, 95 mass %) in1,2-dimethoxyethane (2.2 mL). Add aqueous K₃PO₄ (1.0 mL, 1.00 mmol, 1M), sparge with N₂, seal vial and heat to 80° C. for 18 hours. Cool toRT, dilute with EtOAc, filter through diatomaceous earth. Wash filtratesequentially with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate and brine, dryover sodium sulfate, filter and concentrate. Purify by flash columnchromatography (acetone/hexane) to yield1-(benzenesulfonyl)-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole(0.16 g, 0.33 mmol, 100% yield) as a colorless oil. ES-MS (m/z):490.2/492.2 (M+1).

Intermediate 66,7-Dichloro-2-methyl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole

Dissolve1-(benzenesulfonyl)-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole(0.16 g, 0.33 mmol) in anhydrous THF (5.0 mL). Add TBAF (1.0M in THF,1.7 mL, 1.7 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature 18 hours. Dilute withethyl acetate, wash sequentially with 1:1 water/saturated aqueous sodiumbicarbonate and brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter andconcentrate. Purify by column chromatography (acetone/hexanes) to yield6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(80 mg, 0.23 mmol, 66% yield) as a colorless foam. ES-MS (m/z):350.0/352.0 (M+1).

EXAMPLE 2 6,7-Dichloro-2-methyl-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(80 mg, 0.23 mmol) in EtOAc (5.0 mL). Add aqueous hydrochloric acid(37%, 0.5 mL) and stir at ambient temperature for 90 minutes. Dilutewith EtOAc, wash sequentially with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonateand brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate.Purify by column chromatography (acetone/hexanes) to yield. ES-MS (m/z):266.0/268.0. (M+1). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 13.03-13.01 (s, 1H), 11.50(s, 1H), 8.02-7.93 (s, 1H), 7.81-7.79 (s, 1H), 7.54 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),7.17 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 2.49 (s, 3H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 3

Intermediate 7 3-Bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1H-indole

Dissolve 1-(benzenesulfonyl)-3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-indole (0.52g, 1.2 mmol) in anhydrous THF (12 mL). Add TBAF (1.0M in THF, 6.2 mL,6.2 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature 18 hours. Dilute with EtOAc,wash sequentially with 1:1 water/saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonateand brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter and concentrate.Purify by column chromatography (acetone/hexanes) to yield3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1H-indole (0.34 g, 0.12 mmol, 98% yield)as a tan solid. ES-MS (m/z): 275.8/277.8/279.8 (M−1, negative ionizationmode).

Intermediate 8 3-Bromo-6,7-dichloro-1,2-dimethyl-indole

Dissolve 3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1H-indole (0.34 g, 0.12 mmol) inanhydrous THF (6 mL). Cool to 0° C. and add sodiumbis(trimethylsilyl)amide (1.0 M in THF, 1.3 mL, 1.3 mmol). Stir 15minutes, add iodomethane (0.11 mL, 1.8 mmol) and stir at 0° C. for 1hour. Quench with aqueous saturated sodium bicarbonate and warm toambient temperature. Dilute with EtOAc, wash sequentially with saturatedaqueous sodium bicarbonate and brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate. Purify by column chromatography (MTBE/hexanes)to yield 3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1,2-dimethyl-indole (0.26 g, 0.89 mmol,73% yield).

Intermediate 96,7-Dichloro-1,2-dimethyl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole

Dissolve 3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1,2-dimethyl-indole (260 mg, 0.89 mmol),1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazole(0.74 g, 2.66 mmol) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (270 mg, 0.35 mmol, 95 mass %) in1,2-dimethoxyethane (6.0 mL). Add aqueous K₃PO₄ (2.6 mL, 2.60 mmol, 1mol/L), sparge with N2, seal vial and heat to 80° C. for 18 hours. Coolto RT, dilute with EtOAc and filter through diatomaceous earth. Washfiltrate sequentially with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate andbrine, dry over sodium sulfate, filter and concentrate. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography (acetone/hexane) to yield6,7-dichloro-1,2-dimethyl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole(41 mg, 0.11 mmol, 13% yield) as a colorless oil. ES-MS (m/z):364.0/366.0 (M+1).

EXAMPLE 3 6,7-Dichloro-1,2-dimethyl-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indole

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-1,2-dimethyl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole(41 mg, 0.11 mmol) in anhydrous 1,4-dioxane (2 mL) and MeOH (1.0 mL).Add hydrochloric acid (4 N in 1,4-dioxane) and stir at ambienttemperature for 18 hours. Dilute with EtOAc, wash sequentially withsaturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate and brine, dry over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter and concentrate. Purify by column chromatography(acetone/hexanes) to yield6,7-dichloro-1,2-dimethyl-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indole (29 mg, 0.10 mmol,92% yield) as a white solid. ES-MS (m/z): 279.6/281.6 (M+1). ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO): 13.09-13.07 (s, 1H), 7.98-7.96 (s, 1H), 7.76-7.74 (s, 1H),7.46 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 4.07 (s, 3H), 2.43 (s,3H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 4

Intermediate 10 3-Bromo-6,7-dichloro-1H-indole

Dissolve 1-(benzenesulfonyl)-3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indole (0.77 g, 1.9mmol) in anhydrous 1,4-dioxane (25 mL). Add TBAF (1.0 M in THF, 9.5 mL,9.5 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 30 min. Dilute with EtOAc,wash sequentially with water, saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate andbrine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate.Purify by column chromatography (acetone/hexanes) to yield3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1H-indole (0.50 g, 1.9 mmol, 100% yield) as a tansolid. ES-MS (m/z): 261.8/263.8/265.8 (M−1, negative ionization mode).

Intermediate 11 tert-Butyl 3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indole-1-carboxylate

Dissolve 3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1H-indole (0.50 g, 1.9 mmol) in anhydrous2-methyltetrahydrofuran (10 mL). Add 2-dimethylaminopyridine (47 mg,0.38 mmol) followed by tert-butoxycarbonyl tert-butyl carbonate (0.49mL, 2.1 mmol). Stir at ambient temperature 18 hours. Add imidazole (50mg, 0.73 mmol) and stir 10 min at ambient temperature. Dilute withEtOAc, wash twice with saturated aqueous ammonium chloride followed bybrine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate.Purify by column chromatography (MTBE/hexanes) to yield tert-butyl3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indole-1-carboxylate (0.56 g, 1.5 mmol, 81% yield)as a colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 8.08 (s, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 7.52 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 1.61 (s, 9H).

Intermediate 12 tert-Butyl3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-indole-1-carboxylate

Dissolve diisopropylamine (0.28 mL, 2.0 mmol) in anhydrous THF (5.0 mL)and cool to −78° C. Add n-butyllithium (2.5 M in hexanes, 0.53 mL, 1.9mmol) dropwise. Warm mixture to 0° C. In a separate flask, dissolvetert-butyl 3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indole-1-carboxylate (0.56 g, 1.5 mmol)in anhydrous THF (5.0 mL) and cool to −78° C. Add LDA solution dropwiseto second flask. Stir 5 min, then add iodomethane (0.19 mL, 3.1 mmol)and allow to warm to ambient temperature. Stir 3 hours, quench withsaturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate, add EtOAc, and extract. Wash oncewith brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate.Purify by column chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexanes) to yieldtert-butyl 3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-indole-1-carboxylate (0.56 g,1.5 mmol, 96% yield) as a colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 7.54(d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 1.62 (s, 9H).

EXAMPLE 4 6,7-Dichloro-3-imidazol-1-yl-2-methyl-1H-indole

In a microwave vial, combine tert-butyl3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-indole-1-carboxylate (0.12 g, 0.32 mmol),sulfolane (1.0 mL), imidazole (0.43 g, 6.3 mmol), and TFA (0.12 mL, 1.6mmol). Seal the vial and heat to 160° C. for 18 hours. Cool to ambienttemperature, vent with a needle and open the vial. Dilute with EtOAc,wash sequentially with water and brine, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by column chromatography(acetone/hexanes). Suspend recovered product in dichloromethane (2 mL)and collect by suction filtration, rinsing with DCM (2 mL). Yields6,7-dichloro-3-imidazol-1-yl-2-methyl-1H-indole (30 mg, 0.11 mmol, 35%yield) as a tan solid. ES-MS (m/z): 266.0/268.0 (M+1). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO): 11.95-11.90 (s, 1H), 7.86 (m, 1H), 7.42 (m, 1H), 7.26-7.21 (m,2H), 7.15 (m, 1H), 2.36 (s, 3H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 5

Intermediate 13 Ethyl 6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indole-2-carboxylate

Dissolve ethyl 6,7-dichloro-1H-indole-2-carboxylate (78 g, 0.30 mol) inDMF (0.78 L) and add a solution of N-iodosuccinimide (81.6 g, 0.36 mol)in DMF (0.8 L, 10 vol) at 0° C. Stir for 1 hour at RT. Monitor reactionby TLC. When complete, dilute with saturated sodium hyposulfite solution(500 mL) at 0° C. Filter the resulting solid and dry under vacuum togive crude ethyl 6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indole-2-carboxylate. Repeatreaction on identical scale and combine both crude lots. Triturate withdeithylether:heptane (1:1, 200 mL). Collect the solid by filtration anddry under vacuum to give 6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indole-2-carboxylate(152 g, 65%) as a white solid. ES-MS (m/z): 384.00/386.00 (M+1).

Intermediate 14 Ethyl6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate

Dissolve ethyl 6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indole-2-carboxylate (78 g, 0.20mol) in 1, 4-dioxane (1.17 L, 15 vol) and add1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(169.5 g, 0.61 mol) and sodium carbonate (64.6 g, 0.61 mol) at RT. Purgeunder an argon atmosphere for 10 min. Add PdCl₂(dtbpf) (26.47 g, 0.04mol) at RT. Heat to 90° C. and stir for 2 hours. Monitor reaction byTLC. Once complete, dilute with water (500 mL) and extract with ethylacetate (2×500 mL). Combine the organic extracts and wash with brine(250 mL), dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter and concentrateunder reduced pressure to obtain the crude ethyl6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate.Purify by chromatography using (EtOAc/heptane) and triturate withn-heptane (200 mL). Collect solids by filtration and dry under vacuum togive ethyl6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate(66 g, 80%) as an off-white solid. ES-MS (m/z): 408.20/410.20 (M+1).

Intermediate 15[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methanol

Dissolve ethyl6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate(10.0 g, 0.0245 mol) in anhydrous THF (150 mL). Cool the solution in anice bath for 30 minutes. Treat the solution with lithium aluminumhydride (16.0 mL, 0.032 mol, 2 M in THF). Allow to slowly warm to RT andstir for 18 hours. Cool with an ice bath. Quench the reactionsequentially with water (1.50 mL), 5 N aqueous NaOH (3.0 mL) and water(10.0 mL). Filter solids through a pad of diatomaceous earth. Wash thefiltrate sequentially with water (3×) and brine (1×), dry with magnesiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under reduced pressure to obtain[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methanol(8.50 g, 95%) as a pale tan solid. ES-MS (m/z): 365.6, 367.6 (M+1).

Intermediate 166,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbaldehyde

Dissolve[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methanol(8.50 g, 0.0232 mol) in anhydrous THF (150 mL). Add manganese dioxide(30.0 g, 1.84 mol) and stir vigorously for 3 hours. Filter the mixturethrough a pad of diatomaceous earth. Concentrate the solution to give6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbaldehyde(7.83 g, 93%) as a pale-yellow solid. ES-MS (m/z): 363.6/365.6 (M+1).

EXAMPLE 5N-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]acetamide

Add6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbaldehyde(0.15 g, 0.41 mmol), hydroxylamine hydrochloride (0.057 g, 0.82 mmol)and sodium carbonate (0.065 g, 0.62 mmol) to ethanol (0.69 mL) and water(0.26 mL) in a screw cap vial at RT. Stir at 60° C. for 1 hour. Quenchwith water and extract with EtOAc (2×), dry combined organic layers withmagnesium sulfate and concentrate under reduced pressure. Add methanolto the crude residue and cool to 0° C. Add nickel(II) chloridehexahydrate (0.053 g, 0.41 mmol) and sodium borohydride (0.093 g, 0.41mmol) in three portions. Stir for one hour at RT. Quench with water andextract with EtOAc (2×). Wash the combined organic extracts with brine(1×), dry with magnesium sulfate and concentrate under reduced pressure.Add the residue, acetic anhydride (0.043 mL, 0.45 mmol) and pyridine(0.050 mL, 0.62 mmol) to DCM (4.0 mL) at 0° C. Stir the reaction for 1hour. Dilute with toluene and concentrate under reduced pressure. Purifyby flash chromatography (EtOAc/hexanes) to afford N-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]acetamide(96.8 mg, 59% yield). AddN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]acetamide(67 mg, 0.164 mmol) and 4.0 M hydrochloric acid in 1,4-dioxane tomethanol and 1,4-dioxane to a screw cap vial. Stir the reaction for 1hour at RT. Concentrate the reaction under reduced pressure and dilutewith ethyl acetate. Wash the organic layer with saturated aqueous sodiumbicarbonate. Dry the organic layer with magnesium sulfate, filter andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash chromatography (EtOAc/MeOH) togive N-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]acetamide(39.8 mg, 73% yield): ES-MS (m/z) 322.8, 324.8 (M+1). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO): 12.98 (brs, 1H), 11.45 (s, 1H), 8.22 (s, 1H), 7.90 (brs, 2H),7.60 (d, 1H, J=8.39 Hz), 7.23 (d, 1H, J=8.30 Hz), 4.47 (d, 2H, J=5.15Hz), 1.87 (s, 3H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 6

EXAMPLE 6N-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]isoxazol-3-amine

Add6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbaldehyde(0.20 g, 0.55 mmol), 3-aminoisoxazole (0.14 g, 1.65 mmol),1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (2.75 mL), and acetic acid (0.19 mL, 3.29 mmol)to a screw cap vial at room temperature for 16 hours. Treat with sodiumtriacetoxyborohydride (0.35 g, 1.65 mmol). Stir for 7 hours. Treat withmore triacetoxyborohydride (0.35 g, 1.65 mmol). Stir for 16 hours. Treatwith sodium borohydride (0.20 g, 0.529 mmol). Stir for 20 minutes.Dilute with water. Extract with EtOAc (2×) and concentrate under reducedpressure. Dissolve in 1,4-dioxane (1.50 mL) and add concentratedhydrochloric acid (0.13 mL). Stir for 16 hours. Concentrate underreduced pressure. Purify by reverse phase chromatography to giveN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]isoxazol-3-amine(72.6 mg, 38% yield). ES-MS (m/z): 348.0, 350.0 (M+1). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO): 12.91 (bs, 1H), 11.66 (bs, 1H), 8.42 (d, 1H, J=1.85 Hz), 7.88 (s,2H), 7.61 (d, 1H, J=8.66 Hz), 7.22 (d, 1H, J=8.66 Hz), 6.54 (m, 1H),5.98 (d, 1H, J=1.85 Hz), 4.44 (d, 2H, J=5.35 Hz).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 7

Intermediate 17 tert-ButylN-[4-(2-amino-3,4-dichloro-phenyl)but-3-ynyl)]carbamate

Add diethylamine (5.40 mL, 52.0 mmol) to 2,3-dichloro-6-iodoaniline(10.0 g, 34.7 mmol), bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (11) dichloride(0.73 g, 1.04 mmol) and cuprous iodide (0.33 g, 1.73 mmol) in N,N-dimethylformamide (150 mL) with stirring, under nitrogen at RT. Spargewith a stream of nitrogen, add tert-butyl but-3-yn-1-ye carbamate (7.20g, 41.0 mmol) and heat to 50° C. with stirring and under nitrogen for 18hours. After 18 hours, cool the reaction and pour into water. Extractwith EtOAc (×3) and wash the combined organic layers sequentially with1N hydrochloric acid, water and brine. Dry over anhydrous magnesiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify the crude by flashchromatography (EtOAc/Hexanes) to yield tert-butylN-[4-(2-amino-3,4-dichloro-phenyl) but-3-ynyl]carbamate (10.7 g, 32.5mmol, 94%). ES-MS (m/z): 228.6/230.6 (M+1, −Boc).

Intermediate 18 tert-ButylN-[2-(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)ethyl]carbamate

Add silver triflate (0.80 g, 3.11 mmol) to tert-butylN-[4-(2-amino-3,4-dichloro-phenyl)but-3-ynyl]carbamate (10 g, 30.4 mmol)in ACN (100 mL) with stirring, under nitrogen at RT. Heat the reactionto reflux overnight. Cool to RT and concentrate under reduced pressure.Pour into water and extract with EtOAc (×3). Wash combined organicextracts with brine, dry over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by flash chromatography (EtOAc/Hex) to yieldtert-butyl N-[2-(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl) ethyl] carbamate (8.57 g,26.0 mmol, 86%). ES-MS (m/z): 328.6/330.6 (M+1).

Intermediate 19 tert-ButylN-[2-(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-2-yl)ethyl]carbamate

Add N-iodosuccinimide (0.93 g, 4.02 mmol) to tert-butylN-[2-(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl) ethyl] carbamate (1.26 g, 3.83 mmol)in DMF (8 mL) at 0° C. Stir reaction and allow to warm to RT overnight.Dilute with EtOAc, wash sequentially with water, saturated aqueoussodium bicarbonate and brine. Dry over anhydrous magnesium sulfate,filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash chromatography (EtOAc/Hexanes)to yield tert-butyl N-[2-(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-2-yl) ethyl]carbamate (1.25 g, 2.75 mmol, 72%). ES-MS (m/z): 398.6/400.6 (M+1,-tBu).

Intermediate 20 2-(6,7-Dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-2-yl)ethanamine

Add TFA (1 mL, 13.2 mmol) to tert-butylN-[2-(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-2-yl)ethyl]carbamate (1.26 g, 2.77mmol) dissolved in DCM (10 mL) and anisole (3 mL, 27.5 mmol). Stir undernitrogen at RT. After 45 minutes, concentrate the reaction under reducedpressure and purify by SCX (rinse successively with CH2Cl2, 1:1CH2Cl2:MeOH and MeOH; elute with 2 M NH₃-MeOH). Concentrate SCX eluentand resubject to same purification conditions to yield2-(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-2-yl) ethanamine (0.644 g, 1.84 mmol,67%). ES-MS (m/z): 355.0/357.0 (M+1).

Intermediate 212-Chloro-N-[2-(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-2-yl)ethyl]acetamide

Dissolve 2-(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-2-yl) ethanamine (0.59 g, 1.67mmol) in DCM (16 mL) and add triethylamine (0.700 mL, 5.01 mmol). Addchloroacetyl chloride (0.200 mL, 2.52 mmol) in DCM 0° C. After 45 min,concentrate the reaction and purify by flash chromatography(EtOAc/Hexanes) to yield2-chloro-N-[2-(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-2-yl) ethyl] acetamide (0.30g, 0.69 mmol, 41.5%). ES-MS (m/z): 431.0/433.0/435.0 (M+1).

Intermediate 227,8-Dichloro-11-iodo-1,2,3,5-tetrahydro-[1,4]diazepino[1,7-a]indol-4-one

In a microwave vial, dissolve2-chloro-N-[2-(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-2-yl)ethyl]acetamide (0.15g, 0.35 mmol) in acetone (3.4 mL) and add cesium carbonate (0.11 g, 0.35mmol)). Heat to 70° C. for 17 hrs. Dilute with EtOAc and filter throughdiatomaceous earth, rinsing with additional EtOAc. Concentrate to yield7,8-dichloro-11-iodo-1,2,3,5-tetrahydro-[1,4]diazepino[1,7-a]indol-4-one(0.1 g, 0.24 mmol, 69.9%). ES-MS (m/z): 395.0/397.0 (M+1).

Intermediate 237,8-Dichloro-11-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,5-tetrahydro-[1,4]diazepino[1,7-a]indol-4-one

Add7,8-dichloro-11-iodo-1,2,3,5-tetrahydro-[1,4]diazepino[1,7-a]indol-4-one(0.1 g, 0.24 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(0.11 g, 0.36 mmol), potassium carbonate (0.10 g, 0.72 mmol),1,4-dioxane (2 mL) and water (0.40 mL) to a microwave vial. Sparge withnitrogen. Add [1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) (0.02 g, 0.02 mmol) and heat to 80° C.for 3 hours. Filter the reaction through diatomaceous earth, rinsingwith EtOAc. Purify by flash chromatography (EtOAc/Hexane/MeOH) yield7,8-dichloro-11-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,5-tetrahydro-[1,4]diazepino[1,7-a]indol-4-one(0.08 g, 0.13 mmol, 53.6%). ES-MS (m/z): 335.0/337.0 (M+1, -THP).

EXAMPLE 77,8-Dichloro-11-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,5-tetrahydro-[1,4]diazepino[1,7-a]indol-4-one

Add hydrochloric acid (4.0 N in dioxane, 0.47 mL) to a solution of7,8-dichloro-11-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,5-tetrahydro-[1,4]diazepino[1,7-a]indol-4-one(0.78 mg, 0.18 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (2.4 mL) and methanol (0.58 mL) at0° C. Allow to warm to RT. After 20 min, concentrate and redissolve inTHF/water (4 mL, 1:1). Add potassium carbonate (130 mg, 0.93 mmol) andstir at 50° C. for 30 minutes. Concentrate and purify by HPLC. Yields7,8-dichloro-11-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,5-tetrahydro-[1,4]diazepino[1,7-a]indol-4-one (0.02 mg, 0.047 mmol, 26%). ES-MS (m/z):335.0/337.0 (M+1). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 7.86-7.84 (m, 3H), 7.55 (d,J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 5.50 (s, 2H), 3.46-3.41 (m, 2H),3.36-3.30 (m, 2H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 8

Intermediate 246,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxamide

Dissolve ethyl6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate(0.68 mg, 1.65 mmol) in ammonia/methanol (10 mL, 2 M) and heat to 50° C.in a pressure vial for 2 days. After 48 hours, cool to RT and collectthe solid by suction filtration, rinsing with DCM. Yields6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxamide(0.31 g, 0.80 mmol, 48.7%). ES-MS (m/z): 379.0/381.0 (M+1).

Intermediate 25[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methanamine

Add lithium aluminum hydride (0.070 g, 1.84 mmol) to a solution of6,7-dichloro-3-(1tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxamide (0.31 g, 0.72mmol) in THF (14 mL). Heat the reaction to 80° C. under N₂ for 3 hours.Monitor the reaction by LCMS and add more lithium aluminum hydride ifneeded to drive the reaction to completion. Cool to 0° C. and add water(1 ml), 2N sodium hydroxide (5 mL) and EtOAc. Stir at RT for 1 hour,decant the ethyl acetate layer. Extract with an additional portion ofEtOAc and combine the organic layers. Dry over anhydrous magnesiumsulfate, filter and concentrate to yield[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methanamine(0.27 g, 0.59 mmol, 81.7%). ES-MS (m/z): 365.2/367.2 (M+1).

Intermediate 262-Chloro-N-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]acetamide

Dissolve[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methanamine(0.27 g, 0.74 mmol) in DCM (7 mL) and add triethylamine (0.31 mL, 2.22mmol). Add chloroacetyl chloride (0.088 mL, 1.10 mmol) as a solution inminimal DCM at 0° C. After 20 min, add water (0.2 mL) and concentrate.Purify by flash chromatography (EtOAc/Hexanes) to yield2-chloro-N-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]acetamide(0.30 g, 0.67 mmol, 91.8%). ES-MS (m/z): 441.2/443.2.

Intermediate 276,7-Dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-2,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-3-one

Dissolve2-chloro-N-[2-(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-2-yl)ethyl]acetamide (0.13g, 0.29 mmol) in acetone (3.0 mL) in a microwave vial and add cesiumcarbonate (0.09 g, 0.29 mmol). Heat to 70° C. for 20 min. Dilute withEtOAc, filter through diatomaceous earth rinsing with EtOAc/methanol andconcentrate. Triturate with diethyl ether and decant. Dry the solid toyield6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-2,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-3-one(0.12 g, 0.30 mmol, 100%). ES-MS (m/z): 321.0/323.0 (M+1, -THP).

EXAMPLE 86,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-3-one

Add hydrochloric acid (4.0 N in dioxane, 0.51 mL) to a solution of6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-2,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-3-one(83 mg, 0.20 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (2.58 mL) and IPA (0.64 mL) at 0° C.Remove ice bath and stir 90 min. Concentrate and purify by HPLC. Yields6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-3-one(0.01 mg, 0.03 mmol, 15.2%). ES-MS (m/z): 321.0/323.0 (M+1). ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO): 7.91 (s, 2H), 7.67 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (d, J=8.6 Hz,1H), 5.23 (s, 2H), 4.66 (s, 2H), 3.33-3.30 (m, 16H), 2.52-2.50 (m, 35H),2.00 (s, 2H), 1.24-1.16 (m, 2H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 10

EXAMPLE 10N-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-amine

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbaldehyde(100 mg, 0.275 mmol) in 1,2-dichloroethane (2 mL). Add2-amino-1,3,4-thiadiazole (83 mg, 0.825 mmol) followed by titanium(IV)isopropoxide (0.240 mL, 0.81 mmol). Heat to 80° C. under nitrogen for 2hours to form the imine then allow the reaction to cool to RT. Addsodium cyanoborohydride (70 mg, 1.05 mmol) and heat to 50° C. for 16hours. Cooled the reaction to RT. Quench the reaction with 2 mL of 5%aqueous citric acid and stir open to the air for 1 hour. Dilute with DCM(5 mL) and filter to remove salts, rinsing with DCM. Separate the layersof the filtrate, stir with diatomaceous earth, filter and concentrate togiveN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-amine(159.5 mg, 0.21 mmol). DissolveN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-amine(159.5 mg, 0.21 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (2 mL). Add hydrochloric acid(36.5% in water, 0.13 mL, 2 mmol) and stir at RT for 16 hours.Concentrate the reaction under a stream of nitrogen and purify by HPLCto yieldN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-amine(37.5 mg, 36% yield). ES-MS: 365.0/367.0 (M+1). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO):13.09-13.04 (m, 1H), 11.74 (s, 1H), 8.69 (s, 1H), 8.09 (t, J=4.5 Hz,1H), 8.02-7.99 (m, 1H), 7.78-7.73 (m, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.24(d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 4.69 (d, J=4.6 Hz, 2H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 11

EXAMPLE 11N-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]-5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-amine

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbaldehyde(100 mg, 0.275 mmol) in 1,2-dichloroethane (2 mL). Add2-amino-5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazole (95 mg, 0.825 mmol) followed bytitanium(IV) isopropoxide (0.240 mL, 0.81 mmol). Heat to 80° C. undernitrogen for 2 hours to form the imine then allow the reaction to returnto RT. Add sodium cyanoborohydride (70 mg, 1.05 mmol) and heat to 50° C.for 16 hours. Cool the reaction to RT. Quench the reaction with 2 mL of5% aqueous citric acid and stir open to the air for 1 hour. Dilute withDCM (5 mL) and filter to remove salts, rinsing with DCM. Separate thelayers of the filtrate, stir the organic layer with diatomaceous earth,filter and concentrate to giveN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]-5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-amine(144 mg, 53%). DissolveN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]-5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-amine(144 mg, 0.14 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (2 mL). Add hydrochloric acid (36.5%in water, 0.13 mL, 2 mmol) and stir at RT for 16 hours. Concentrate thereaction under a stream of nitrogen and purify by HPLC to yieldN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]-5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-amine(29 mg, 50% yield). ES-MS: 379.0/381.0 (M+1). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO):13.06-12.99 (m, 1H), 11.71 (s, 1H), 8.01 (s, 1H), 7.89 (t, J=4.8 Hz,1H), 7.77-7.75 (m, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H),4.63 (d, J=4.9 Hz, 2H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 12

EXAMPLE 12N-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]-4-methyl-1,2,4-triazol-3-amine

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbaldehyde(150 mg, 0.411 mmol), 4-methyl-1,2,4-triazol-3-amine hydroiodide (278mg, 1.23 mmol) and sodium triacetoxyborohydride (350 mg, 1.65 mmol) in1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (2 mL). Add acetic acid (0.143 mL, 2.5 mmol).Stir at RT for 24 hours. Dilute with EtOAc (3 mL) and water (2 mL).Separate layers then extract the aqueous layer twice with EtOAc. Combinethe organic extracts, stir with diatomaceous earth, filter andconcentrate to giveN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]-4-methyl-1,2,4-triazol-3-aminehydroiodide (281 mg, 0.172 mmol). Dissolve this crude material in1,4-dioxane (1.5 mL). Add hydrochloric acid (36.5% in water, 0.13 mL, 2mmol) and stir at RT for 16 hours. Concentrate the reaction under astream of nitrogen then purify by HPLC to yieldN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]-4-methyl-1,2,4-triazol-3-amine(25 mg, 17% yield). ES-MS: 362.2/364.2 (M+1). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO):13.08-12.99 (m, 1H), 11.63 (s, 1H), 8.10 (s, 1H), 8.02 (s, 1H), 7.83 (s,1H), 7.60 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 6.66-6.61 (m, 1H),4.59 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.39 (s, 3H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLES 13 & 14

Intermediate 34 Ethyl6,7-dichloro-1-(4-ethoxy-4-oxo-butyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole-2-carboxylate

Add sodium hydride (60%) in mineral oil (0.35 g, 8.7 mmol) portion wiseto ethyl6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate(3.0 g, 7.1 mmol) in DMF (50 mL) while stirring, under nitrogen at RT.After 20 mins, add ethyl-4-bromobutyrate (1.5 mL, 10.8 mmol) and heat to80° C. for 3 hours. Cool to RT, pour into water and extract with EtOAc(3×). Wash the combined organics with water and brine (2×), dry overanhydrous magnesium sulfate, filter and concentrate under reducedpressure. Purify by flash chromatography (EtOAc/hexanes) to yield ethyl6,7-dichloro-1-(4-ethoxy-4-oxo-butyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole-2-carboxylate(3.9 g, 7.2 mmol 102%, purity>85%). ES-MS (m/z): 522.2/524.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 35 Ethyl3,4-dichloro-9-oxo-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-7,8-dihydro-6H-pyrido[1,2-a]indole-8-carboxylate

Add potassium tert-butoxide (0.76 g, 6.7 mmol) in THF (5 mL) to6,7-dichloro-1-(4-ethoxy-4-oxo-butyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole-2-carboxylate(2.4 g, 4.5 mmol) in THF (10 mL) with stirring, under nitrogen at RT.Stir for 1.5 hrs. Pour into water and extract with EtOAc (3×). Wash thecombined organics with water and brine, dry over anhydrous magnesiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash chromatography(EtOAc/DCM) to yield ethyl3,4-dichloro-9-oxo-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-7,8-dihydro-6H-pyrido[1,2-a]indole-8-carboxylate(1.6 g, 3.2 mmol, 72% yield). ES-MS (m/z): 476.2/478.2 (M+1).

Intermediate 36 Ethyl3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indole-8-carboxylate

Add sodium cyanoborohydride (1.5 g, 23 mmol) portion wise to ethyl3,4-dichloro-9-oxo-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl]pyrazol-4-yl)-7,8-dihydro-6H-pyrido[1,2-a]indole-8-carboxylate (2.4 g,4.9 mmol) in TFA (20 mL) with stirring, under nitrogen at RT. Stir for 1hour and concentrate. Redissolve in DCM, carefully pour into water andextract with DCM (3×). Wash the combined organics with brine, dry overanhydrous magnesium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by HPLC toyieldethyl-3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indole-8-carboxylate(0.58 g, 1.5 mmol, 31%). ES-MS (m/z): 378.0/380.0 (M+1).

Intermediates 37 & 38 Ethyl3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indole-8-carboxylateIsomer 1 and Isomer 2

Purifyethyl-3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indole-8-carboxylate(0.26 g, 0.67 mmol) by supercritical fluid chromatography to yield thetitled compounds (Isomer 1-63 mg, 0.16 mmol, 24%; Isomer 2-67 mg, 0.17mmol, 26%). R_(t)=1.58 (99% ee) and 1.85 (97% ee) minutes. Column:Chiralpak AD-H, 21×150 mm; Mobile Phase: 40% MeOH (w/0.5% DMEA): 60%CO₂; Flow Rate: 80 mL/min; Column temperature: 40° C.; Detection: 241nM. ES-MS (m/z): 377.8/379.8 (M+1).

EXAMPLE 133,4-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indole-8-carboxylicacid Isomer 1

Add lithium hydroxide (0.02 g, 0.84 mmol) toethyl-3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indole-8-carboxylate(Isomer 1-0.06 g, 0.15 mmol) in THF (1 mL), MeOH (0.66 mL) and water(0.33 mL) with stirring at RT. Heat to 50° C. for 1 hour. Cool to RT,neutralize via dropwise addition of 5 N HCl and concentrate under astream of nitrogen gas. Triturate from acetonitrile/water, collect bysuction filtration and dry in a vacuum oven to yield3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indole-8-carboxylicacid (Isomer 11—0.035 g, 0.1 mmol, 65%). ES-MS (m/z): 349.6/351.6 (M+1).¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 13.12-13.09 (m, 1H), 7.85 (s, 2H), 7.56 (d,J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 4.94 (dt, J=11.9, 4.9 Hz, 1H),4.47-4.40 (m, 1H), 3.42-3.40 (m, 2H), 2.87-2.81 (m, 1H), 2.39-2.33 (m,1H), 2.14-2.06 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 143,4-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indole-8-carboxylicacid Isomer 2

Add lithium hydroxide (0.02 g, 0.84 mmol) toethyl-3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indole-8-carboxylate(Isomer 22—0.065 g, 0.17 mmol) in THF (1 mL), MeOH (0.66 mL) and water(0.33 mL) with stirring at RT. Heat to 50° C. for 1 hour. Cool to RT,neutralize via dropwise addition of 5 N HCl and concentrate under astream of nitrogen gas. Triturate from acetonitrile/water, collect bysuction filtration and dry in a vacuum oven to yield3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indole-8-carboxylicacid (Isomer 2-0.043 g, 0.1 mmol, 71%). ES-MS (m/z): 350.0/352.0 (M+1).¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 13.12-13.09 (m, 1H), 7.85 (s, 2H), 7.56 (d,J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 4.94 (dt, J=11.9, 4.9 Hz, 1H),4.47-4.40 (m, 1H), 3.42-3.40 (m, 2H), 2.87-2.81 (m, 1H), 2.39-2.33 (m,1H), 2.14-2.06 (m, 1H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLES 15 & 16

EXAMPLE 15A[3,4-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-8-yl]methanol

Add lithium aluminum hydride (2.0 mol/L) in THF (0.3 mL, 0.6 mmol) toethyl3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indole-8-carboxylate(0.2 g, 0.51 mmol) in THF (3 mL) with stirring, under nitrogen at −78°C. Gradually warm to 0° C. After 1 hour at 0° C., quench by dropwiseaddition of 20 mL of water, 20 mL of 15% aqueous NaOH and 60 mL of watersuccessively with stirring at 0° C. Dilute with THF and warm to RT withvigorous stirring. Add anhydrous magnesium sulfate to the stirredsolution. Filter through diatomaceous earth and concentrate. Purify byHPLC to yield[3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-8-yl]methanol(0.051 g, 0.15 mmol, 29%). ES-MS (m/z): 335.6/337.6 (M+1).

EXAMPLES 15 & 16[3,4-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-8-yl]methanolIsomer 1 and Isomer 2

Purify[3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-8-yl]methanol(0.050 g, 0.14 mmol) by supercritical fluid chromatography to yield thetitled compounds (Isomer 1-20 mg, 0.057 mmol, 40%; Isomer 2-13 mg, 0.038mmol, 27%). R_(t)=2.68 (93% ee) and 3.01 (98% ee) minutes. Column:Chiralcel OD-H, 21×250 mm; Mobile Phase: 30% MeOH (w/0.5% DMEA): 70%CO₂; Flow Rate: 80 mL/min; Column temperature: 40° C.; Detection: 244nM. ES-MS (m/z): 335.6/337.6 (M+1). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 13.05-13.00(m, 1H), 7.99-7.92 (m, 2H), 7.56 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (d, J=8.5 Hz,1H), 5.04 (ddd, J=12.3, 5.4, 3.0 Hz, 1H), 4.73 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 1H),4.33-4.26 (m, 1H), 3.50-3.43 (m, 2H), 3.18-3.05 (m, 1H) 2.67-2.63 (m,1H), 2.19-2.15 (m, 1H), 1.96-1.93 (m, 1H), 1.75-1.64 (m, 1H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 17

Intermediate 40 (6,7-Dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)methanol

Add lithium aluminum hydride (2.0 mol/L) in THF (2.25 mL, 4.5 mmol)dropwise to ethyl 6,7-dichloro-1H-indole-2-carboxylate (1.0 g, 3.76mmol) in THF (12 mL) with stirring, under nitrogen at 0° C. Graduallywarm to RT and stir 16 hours. Dilute with diethyl ether and carefullyquench with dropwise addition of 170 mL of water, 170 mL of 15% aqueousNaOH and 500 mL of water successively. Stir vigorously for 20 min. Addanhydrous magnesium sulfate to the stirred solution. Filter throughdiatomaceous earth and concentrate to yield(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)methanol (0.85 g, 3.8 mmol, 101%,purity>85%). ES-MS (m/z): 216.0/218.0 (M+1).

Intermediate 41 6,7-Dichloro-1H-indole-2-carbaldehyde

Add manganese dioxide (3.0 g, 34.5 mmol) to(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)methanol (0.847 g, 3.8 mmol) in DCM (15 mL)with stirring, under nitrogen at RT. Stir for 5 hours. Filter throughdiatomaceous earth and concentrate to a solution of6,7-dichloro-1H-indole-2-carboxaldehyde in less than 20 mL of DCM thatwas carried forward without further purification. ES-MS (m/z):211.4/213.4 (M−1, negative ionization mode) with purity>70%.

Intermediate 42 Ethyl (E)-3-(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)prop-2-enoate

Add (carbethoxymethylene)triphenylphosphorane (1.3 g, 3.8 mmol) to6,7-dichloro-1H-indole-2-carboxaldehyde (0.84 g, 3.8 mmol) in DCM (15mL) with stirring, under nitrogen at RT. Heat to reflux for 16 hours.Cool to RT, concentrate, and purify by flash chromatography(EtOAc/hexanes) to yieldethyl-3-(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)prop-2-enoate (0.51 g, 1.75 mmol,46%). ES-MS (m/z): 284.0/286.0 (M+1).

Intermediate 43 Ethyl(E)-3-[1-(2-tert-butoxy-2-oxo-ethyl)-6,7-dichloro-indol-2-yl]prop-2-enoate

Add sodium hydride (60 mass %) in mineral oil (0.085 g, 2.1 mmol) toethyl-3-(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)prop-2-enoate (0.51 g, 1.7 mmol) inDMF (8 mL) with stirring, under nitrogen at RT. Stir 20 min and addtert-butyl bromoacetate (0.35 mL, 2.3 mmol). Stir for 3 hours. Pour intowater and extract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organics with waterand brine. Dry over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by flash chromatography (EtOAc/hexanes) to yieldethyl-3-[1-(2-tert-butoxy-2-oxo-ethyl)-6,7-dichloro-indol-2-yl]prop-2-enoate(0.68 g, 1.65 mmol, 95%). ES-MS (m/z): 397.8/399.8 (M+1).

Intermediate 44 Ethyl(E)-3-[1-(2-tert-butoxy-2-oxo-ethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-indol-2-yl]prop-2-enoate

Add N-iodosuccinimide (0.335 g, 1.5 mmol) in DMF (1 mL) toethyl-3-[1-(2-tert-butoxy-2-oxo-ethyl)-6,7-dichloro-indol-2-yl]prop-2-enoate(0.5 g, 1.2 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) with stirring, under nitrogen at RT.Stir for 16 hours. Pour into saturated aqueous sodium thiosulfate andextract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organics with water andbrine. Dry over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, filter, and concentrate.Purify by flash chromatography (EtOAc/hexanes) to yieldethyl-3-[1-(2-tert-butoxy-2-oxo-ethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-indol-2-yl]prop-2-enoate(0.58 g, 1.08 mmol, 89%). ES-MS (m/z): 524.0/526.0 (M+1).

Intermediate 45 Ethyl(E)-3-[1-(2-tert-butoxy-2-oxo-ethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-2-yl]prop-2-enoate

Add 1,1′-Bis(di-tert-butylphosphino)ferrocene-palladium dichloride (0.14g, 0.21 mmol) to a stirred solution of1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(0.615 g, 2.2 mmol),ethyl-3-[1-(2-tert-butoxy-2-oxo-ethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-indol-2-yl]prop-2-enoate(0.585 g, 1.1 mmol) and sodium carbonate (0.34 g, 3.2 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (6 mL) and water (1.5 mL) at RT. Degas with a stream ofnitrogen gas for 10 mins. and heat to 90° C. for 2 hours. Cool to RT,pour into water and extract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organicswith brine, dry over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by flash chromatography (EtOAc/hexanes) to yieldethyl-3-[1-(2-tert-butoxy-2-oxo-ethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-2-yl]prop-2-enoate(0.42 g, 0.75 mmol, 69%). ES-MS (m/z): 547.9/549.9 (M+1).

Intermediate 46 Ethyl3-[1-(2-tert-butoxy-2-oxo-ethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-2-yl]propanoate

Add platinum (5 wt. %) on carbon (0.05 g, 0.25 mmol) to a pressurevessel with EtOAc (10 mL) under nitrogen at RT. AddEthyl-3-[1-(2-tert-butoxy-2-oxo-ethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-2-yl]prop-2-enoate(0.42 g, 0.74 mmol) in EtOAc (10 mL) and seal vessel. Purge withnitrogen and then pressurize with hydrogen gas to 60 PSI. Shake at RTfor 24 hrs. Depressurize and purge with nitrogen. Filter throughdiatomaceous earth and concentrate. Purify by flash chromatography(EtOAc/hexanes) to yield ethyl -3-[1-(2-tert-butoxy-2-oxo-ethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-2-yl]propanoate(0.38 g, 0.68 mmol, 92%). ES-MS (m/z): 550.0/552.0 (M+1).

Intermediate 47 tert-Butyl3,4-dichloro-7-oxo-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-8,9-dihydro-6H-pyrido[1,2-a]indole-6-carboxylate

Add potassium tert-butoxide (0.12 g, 1.1 mmol) toethyl-3-[1-(2-tert-butoxy-2-oxo-ethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-2-yl]propanoate(0.385 g, 0.68 mmol) in THF (3 mL), with stirring, under nitrogen at RT.Stir for 2 hours. Pour into water and extract with EtOAc (3×). Wash thecombined organic extracts with brine, dry over anhydrous magnesiumsulfate, filter and concentrate to yield tert-butyl3,4-dichloro-7-oxo-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-8,9-dihydro-6H-pyrido[1,2-a]indole-6-carboxylate(0.27 g, 0.77 mmol, 77%). ES-MS (m/z): 504.2/506.2 (M+1).

Intermediate 483,4-Dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-8,9-dihydro-6H-pyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-one

Add silica gel (0.2 g, 3.3 mmol) to tert-butyl3,4-dichloro-7-oxo-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-8,9-dihydro-6H-pyrido[1,2-a]indole-6-carboxylate(0.27 g, 0.52 mmol) in toluene (5 mL) with stirring, under nitrogen atRT. Heat to reflux for 3 hours. Filter and concentrate. Purify by flashchromatography (EtOAc/DCM) to yield3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-8,9-dihydro-6H-pyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-one(0.14 g, 0.62 mmol, 62%). ES-MS (m/z): 404.0/406.0 (M+1).

EXAMPLE 173,4-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-8,9-dihydro-6H-pyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-one

Treat3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-8,9-dihydro-6H-pyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-one(50 mg, 0.11 mmol) in DCM (1.5 mL) with TFA (0.5 mL) and stir at RT for2 hours. Concentrate, dilute with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonateand extract with DCM (2×). Dry the combined organic layers withanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flashchromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-8,9-dihydro-6H-pyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-one(32 mg, 0.099 mmol, 84%). ES-MS (m/z): 319.8/321.8 (M+1). ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO): 7.91 (s, 2H), 7.61 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (d, J=8.5 Hz,1H), 5.30 (s, 2H), 3.29-3.25 (m, 2H), 2.73-2.69 (m, 2H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLES 18 & 19

Intermediate 493,4-Dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-ol

Add sodium borohydride (0.027 g, 0.71 mmol) to3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-8,9-dihydro-6H-pyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-one(0.25 g, 0.6 mmol) in MeOH (4 mL) with stirring, under nitrogen at RT.Stir for 1 hour. Pour into water and extract with EtOAc (3×). Dry thecombined organics over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate to yield3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-ol(0.250 g, 0.59 mmol, 99%). ES-MS (m/z): 406.0/408.0 (M+1).

EXAMPLE 18A3,4-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-ol

Add hydrochloric acid (4.0 mol/L) in dioxane (1.5 mL, 6.0 mmol) to3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-ol(0.25 g, 0.59 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (6 mL) and MeOH (2 mL) with stirring,under nitrogen at RT. The reaction was allowed to stir at RT for 2hours. The reaction was concentrated to dryness via a stream of nitrogengas. The material was purified via reverse phase flash chromatography(acetonitrile/water/0.1% formic acid) to yield3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-ol(0.14 g, 0.42 mmol, 71%). ES-MS (m/z): 321.6/323.6 (M+1).

EXAMPLES 18 & 193,4-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-olIsomer 1 and Isomer 2

Purify3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-ol(0.14 g, 0.42 mmol) by supercritical fluid chromatography to yield thetitled compounds (Isomer 1-64 mg, 0.046 mmol, 46%; Isomer 2-65 mg, 0.047mmol, 46%). R_(t)=1.79 (99% ee) and 2.97 (98% ee) minutes. Column: (S,S)Whelk-01, 21×250 mm; Mobile Phase: 40% EtOH (w/0.5% DMEA): 60% CO₂; FlowRate: 80 mL/min; Column temperature: 40° C.; Detection: 242 nM. ES-MS(m/z): 321.6/323.6 (M+1). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 13.16-13.13 (m, 1H),8.09-8.06 (m, 2H), 7.57 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H),5.33-5.25 (m, 1H), 4.70 (dd, J=4.2, 12.2 Hz, 1H), 4.51 (dd, J=5.2, 12.3Hz, 1H), 4.24 (d, J=4.1 Hz, 1H), 3.17-3.09 (m, 1H), 2.94 (dt, J=17.1,6.1 Hz, 1.97-1.92 (m, 2H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLES 20 & 21

Intermediate 513,4-Dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-amine

Add sodium cyanoborohydride (170 mg, 2.68 mmol) to3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-8,9-dihydro-6H-pyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-one(600 mg, 1.34 mmol) ammonium acetate (1.54 g, 20.0 mmol) and acetic acid(804 mg, 13.4 mmol) in methanol (10 mL, 247 mmol) and stir for 2 hours.Neutralize with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate and extract withEtOAc (×2). Dry the combined organics over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash chromatography (MeOH/DCM) toyield3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-amine(300 mg, 0.633 mmol, 47% Yield, 85% purity).

Intermediate 52N-[3,4-Dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]acetamide

Dissolve 3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6, 7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1, 2-a] indol-7-amine (150 mg, 0.316 mmol) andtriethylamine (0.17 mL, 1.20 mmol) in DCM (3 mL). Add acetyl chloride(0.04 mL, 0.600 mmol) at 0° C. Stir at 0° C. for 1 hour. Quench withsaturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate and dilute with water, extract withethyl acetate, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purifyby flash column chromatography (EtOAc) to yieldN-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]acetamide(85 mg, 0.16 mmol, 52% Yield) as a white solid.

EXAMPLE 21AN-[3,4-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]acetamide

DissolveN-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]acetamide(85 mg, 0.17 mmol) in 4 N HCl/MeOH (3 mL). Stir at RT for 1 hour andconcentrate. Purify by prep-HPLC to yield N-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6, 7, 8, 9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]acetamide (42 mg, 0.11 mmol, 69% Yield) as a white solid.ES-MS (m/z): 362.6/364.6 (M+1).

EXAMPLES 20 & 21N-[3,4-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]acetamideIsomer 1 and Isomer 2

PurifyN-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]acetamide(0.039 g, 0.107 mmol) by supercritical fluid chromatography to yield thetitled compounds (Isomer 1-16 mg, 0.044 mmol, 41%; Isomer 2-15 mg, 0.042mmol, 39%). R_(t)=1.36 (95% ee) and 1.87 (95% ee) minutes. Column:Chiralpak AS-H, 21×150 mm; Mobile Phase: 25% MeOH: 75% CO₂; Flow Rate:80 mL/min; Column temperature: 40° C.; Detection: 225 nM. ES-MS (m/z):362.6/364.6 (M+1). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 13.07-13.06 (m, 1H),8.24-8.20 (m, 1H), 8.04-8.01 (m, 1H), 7.87-7.86 (m, 1H), 7.59 (d, J=8.5Hz, 1H), 7.24 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 4.91-4.87 (m, 1H), 4.36-4.29 (m, 2H),3.16-3.12 (m, 2H), 1.88 (s, 5H).

SCHEMES FOR EXAMPLES 22 & 23

Intermediate 54N-[3,4-Dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]methanesulfonamide

Dissolve 3, 4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6, 7, 8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1, 2-a] indol-7-amine (150 mg, 0.316 mmol) andtriethylamine (0.17 mL, 1.2 mmol) in DCM (3 mL). Add methanesulfonylchloride (140 mg, 1.21 mmol) at 0° C. Stir at RT for 1 hour. Quench withsaturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate and dilute with water, extract withEtOAc, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yieldN-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]methanesulfonamide(100 mg, 0.184 mmol, 58% Yield) as a white solid.

EXAMPLE 23AN-[3,4-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]methanesulfonamide

DissolveN-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]methanesulfonamide(100 mg, 0.184 mmol) in 4N HCl/MeOH (5 mL). Stir at RT for 1 hour andconcentrate. Purify by prep-HPLC to yieldN-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6, 7, 8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]methanesulfonamide (41 mg, 0.10mmol, 56% Yield).

EXAMPLES 22 & 23N-[3,4-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]methanesulfonamideIsomer 1 and Isomer 2

PurifyN-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]methanesulfonamide(0.039 g, 0.097 mmol) by supercritical fluid chromatography to yield thetitled compounds (Isomer 1-14 mg, 0.037 mmol, 37%; Isomer 2-14 mg, 0.037mmol, 37%). R_(t)=1.94 (99% ee) and 2.77 (97% ee) minutes; Column:Chiralcel OJ-H, 21×150 mm; Mobile Phase: 40% MeOH: 60% CO₂; Flow Rate:80 mL/min; Column temperature: 40° C.; Detection: 225 nM. ES-MS (m/z):396.4/398.4 (M−1, negative ionization mode). ¹H NMR (400.13 MHz, DMSO):13.06-12.98 (m, 1H), 7.99-7.94 (m, 1H), 7.79-7.75 (m, 1H), 7.60-7.53 (m,2H), 7.24 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 4.95 (dd, J=5.0, 12.1 Hz, 1H), 4.41 (dd,J=7.7, 12.2 Hz, 1H), 3.99-3.95 (m, 1H), 3.18-3.06 (m, 5H), 2.14-2.09 (m,1H), 1.91-1.83 (m, 1H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLES 24 & 25

Intermediate 56 Ethyl6,7-dichloro-1-(5-ethoxy-5-oxo-pentyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole-2-carboxylate

Add sodium hydride (60 mass %) in mineral oil (0.13 g, 3.25 mmol) ethyl6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate(1.1 g, 2.6 mmol) in DMF (15 mL) with stirring, under nitrogen at RT.Add ethyl 5-bromovalerate (0.62 mL, 3.9 mmol) after 20 min. Heat to 80°C. for 3 hours. Cool to RT, pour into water and extract with EtOAc (3×).Wash the combined organics with water and brine (2×), dry over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flashchromatography (EtOAc/hexanes) to yield ethyl6,7-dichloro-1-(5-ethoxy-5-oxo-pentyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole-2-carboxylate(1.44 g, 2.6 mmol, 100%). ES-MS (m/z): 536.4/538.4 (M+1).

Intermediate 57 Ethyl3,4-dichloro-10-oxo-11-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydroazepino[1,2-a]indole-9-carboxylate

Add potassium tert-butoxide (0.43 g, 3.8 mmol) to ethyl6,7-dichloro-1-(5-ethoxy-5-oxo-pentyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole-2-carboxylate(1.4 g, 2.5 mmol) in THF (8 mL) with stirring, under nitrogen at 0° C.Allow to warm to RT and stir for 1-2 hrs. Pour into water and extractwith EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organics with brine, dry overanhydrous magnesium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flashchromatography (EtOAc/hexanes) to yield ethyl3,4-dichloro-10-oxo-11-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydroazepino[1,2-a]indole-9-carboxylate(0.67 g, 1.3 mmol, 53%). ES-MS (m/z): 489.8/491.8 (M+1).

Intermediate 58 Ethyl3,4-dichloro-11-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6H-azepino[1,2-a]indole-9-carboxylate

Add sodium cyanoborohydride (0.44 g, 6.6 mmol) portion wise to ethyl3,4-dichloro-10-oxo-11-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydroazepino[1,2-a]indole-9-carboxylate(0.67 g, 1.3 mmol) in TFA (10 mL) with stirring, under nitrogen at RT.Allow to warm to RT and stir for 1 hour. Concentrate and purify byreverse phase flash chromatography (acetonitrile/water/0.1% formic acid)to yield ethyl3,4-dichloro-11-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6H-azepino[1,2-a]indole-9-carboxylate(0.13 g, 0.33 mmol, 25%). ES-MS (m/z): 391.8/393.8 (M+1).

EXAMPLE 24A3,4-Dichloro-11-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6H-azepino[1,2-a]indole-9-carboxylicacid

Add lithium hydroxide (0.04 g, 1.67 mmol) to ethyl3,4-dichloro-11-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6H-azepino[1,2-a]indole-9-carboxylate(0.13 g, 0.33 mmol) in THF (1 mL), MeOH (0.66 mL) and water (0.33 mL)with stirring at RT. Heat to 50° C. for 1 hour. Neutralize via dropwiseaddition of 5 N aqueous HCl and concentrate under a stream of nitrogengas. Triturate using ACN/water, collect by suction filtration and dryunder vacuum to yield3,4-dichloro-11-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6H-azepino[1,2-a]indole-9-carboxylicacid (0.75 g 0.2 mmol, 62%). ES-MS (m/z): 364.0/366.0 (M+1).

EXAMPLES 24 & 253,4-Dichloro-11-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6H-azepino[1,2-a]indole-9-carboxylicacid Isomer 1 and Isomer 2

Purify3,4-dichloro-11-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6H-azepino[1,2-a]indole-9-carboxylicacid (0.075 g, 0.20 mmol) by supercritical fluid chromatography to yieldthe titled compounds (Isomer 1-26 mgs, 0.069 mmol, 35%; Isomer 2-28 mgs,0.073 mmol, 37%). R_(t)=1.56 (99% ee) and 2.11 (99% ee) minutes. Column:Chiralcel OJ-H, 21×150 mm; Mobile Phase: 20% MeOH (w/0.5% DMEA): 80%CO₂; Flow Rate: 80 mL/min; Column temperature: 40° C.; Detection: 225nM. ES-MS (m/z): 363.6/365.6 (M+1). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 13.06-12.98(m, 1H), 7.79 (s, 2H), 7.46 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),5.42-5.33 (m, 1H), 4.34-4.28 (m, 1H), 3.46-3.43 (m, 2H), 3.07-2.84 (m,1H), 2.34 (dt, J=7.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 2.18-2.09 (m, 2H), 1.88-1.79 (m, 1H),1.64-1.56 (m, 1H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLES 26 & 27

Intermediate 60 3-Bromo-N-(2,3-dichloro-6-iodo-phenyl)propenamide

Add 3-Bromopropionyl chloride (8.8 mL, 87.5 mmol) to2,3-dichloro-6-iodo-aniline (21 g, 73.0 mmol) and potassium carbonate(12 g, 87.5 mmol) in DCM (300 mL) with stirring, under nitrogen at 0° C.Allow to warm to RT and heat to 40° C. for 16 hours. Cool to RT, pouredinto water, and extract with DCM (3×). Dry combined organics overanhydrous magnesium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Triturate fromdiethyl ether. Collect the solid by suction filtration and dry undervacuum to yield 3-bromo-N-(2,3-dichloro-6-iodo-phenyl)propanamide (18.3g, 43.5 mmol, 59%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 10.18 (s, 1H), 7.90 (d,J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 3.73 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.00 (td,J=6.4, 1.3 Hz, 2H).

Intermediate 61 1-(2,3-Dichloro-6-iodo-phenyl)azetidin-2-one

Add sodium tert-butoxide (3.7 g, 38.4 mmol) to3-bromo-N-(2,3-dichloro-6-iodo-phenyl)propanamide (14.75 g; 34.9 mmol)in DMF (100 mL) with stirring, under nitrogen at 0° C. Allow to warm toRT and stir for 3 hours. Pour into water and extract EtOAc (3×). Washcombined organic extracts with water and brine (2×), dry over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Triturate from diethylether/hexanes and collect the solid by suction filtration to yield1-(2,3-dichloro-6-iodo-phenyl)azetidin-2-one (8.7 g, 25.7 mmol, 74%). ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 7.93 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H),3.72 (s, 2H), 3.18 (t, J=4.4 Hz, 2H).

Intermediate 62 1-(2,3-Dichloro-6-ethynyl-phenyl)azetidin-2-one

Add bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II) dichloride (0.80 g, 1.14 mmol)and cuprous iodide (0.43 g, 2.26 mmol) to1-(2,3-dichloro-6-iodo-phenyl)azetidin-2-one (7.75 g, 22.7 mmol) andtrimethylsilylacetylene (3.3 g, 34.0 mmol) in triethylamine (75 mL) withstirring, under nitrogen at RT. Heat to 50° C. for 5 hours. Concentrateand add MeOH (100 mL) and potassium fluoride dihydrate (6.5 g, 69.0mmol). Stir at RT for 16 hours. Filter through diatomaceous earth andconcentrate under reduced pressure. Purify by flash chromatography(EtOAc/hexanes) to yield 1-(2,3-dichloro-6-ethynyl-phenyl)azetidin-2-one(3.3 g, 14.0 mmol, 61%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 7.70 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H),7.58 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 4.69 (s, 1H), 3.78 (t, J=4.5 Hz, 2H), 3.18 (t,J=4.5 Hz, 2H).

Intermediate 63 7,8-Dichloro-1,2-dihydropyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-3-one

Add platinum(IV) chloride (0.45 g, 1.33 mmol) to1-(2,3-dichloro-6-ethynyl-phenyl)azetidin-2-one (3.3 g, 14.0 mmol) in1,2-dichloroethane (700 mL) with stirring and under O₂. Heat to 85° C.for 16 hours. Concentrate and purify by flash chromatography (DCM) toyield 7,8-dichloro-1,2-dihydropyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-3-one (2.4 g 10.0mmol, 73%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 7.76 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (d,J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (s, 1H), 4.83 (t, J=6.2 Hz, 2H), 3.19 (t, J=6.2 Hz,2H).

Intermediate 64 7,8-Dichloro-4-iodo-1,2-dihydropyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-3-one

Add N-iodosuccinimide (2.8 g, 12.4 mmol) to7,8-dichloro-1,2-dihydropyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-3-one (2.4 g, 10.0 mmol) inDMF (50 mL) with stirring, under nitrogen at RT. Heat to 60° C. for 16hours. Pour into saturated aqueous sodium thiosulfate and extract withEtOAc (3×). Wash combined organic extracts with water and brine, dryover anhydrous magnesium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Trituratefrom diethyl ether/hexanes and collect the solid by suction filtrationto yield 7,8-dichloro-4-iodo-1,2-dihydropyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-3-one (3.3g, 9.0 mmol, 90%). ES-MS (m/z): 365.5/367.5 (M+1).

Intermediate 655,6-Dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-one

Add 1,1′-Bis(di-tert-butylphosphino)ferrocene-palladium dichloride (1.2g, 1.84 mmol) to a stirred solution of1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(5.1 g, 18.3 mmol),7,8-dichloro-4-iodo-1,2-dihydropyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-3-one (3.3 g, 9.0mmol) and sodium carbonate (2.9 g, 27.3 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (50 mL) andwater (10 mL) at RT. Degas with a stream of nitrogen gas for 10 min andheat to 90° C. for 3-4 hrs. Cool to RT, pour into water, and extractwith EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organics with brine, dry overanhydrous magnesium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flashchromatography (EtOAc/dichloromethane) to yield5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-one(1.45 g, 3.7 mmol, 40%). ES-MS (m/z): 390.2/392.2 (M+1).

Intermediate 665,6-Dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-amine

Add sodium cyanoborohydride (0.065 g, 1.03 mmol) to5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-one(0.2 g, 0.50 mmol), ammonium acetate (0.77 g, 10.0 mmol) and acetic acid(0.03 mL, 0.52 mmol) in MeOH (5 mL). Stir in a microwave vial undernitrogen at RT. Seal vial and heat to 120° C. in the microwave for 2hours. Cool to RT, pour into saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate, andextract with EtOAc (3×). Dry the combined organics over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate, filter and concentrate to yield5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-amine(0.17 g, 0.423 mmol, 85%). ES-MS (m/z): 391.0/393.0 (M+1).

Intermediate 67N-(5,6-Dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide

Add acetyl chloride (0.03 mL, 0.42 mmol) to5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-amine(0.17 g, 0.423 mmol) and triethylamine (0.09 mL, 1.49 mmol) in THF (4mL) with stirring, under nitrogen at RT. Stir for 1 hour. Pour intowater and extract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organics withbrine, dry over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, filter, and concentrate toyieldN-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(0.18 g, 0.40 mmol, 93%). ES-MS (m/z): 433.0/435.0 (M+1).

EXAMPLE 27AN-(5,6-Dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide

Add HCl (4.0 mol/L) in dioxane (1.0 mL, 4.0 mmol) toN-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(0.18 g, 0.40 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) and MeOH (1 mL) with stirring,under nitrogen at RT. Stir for 1 hour. Pour into saturated aqueoussodium bicarbonate and extract with EtOAc (3×). Dry the combinedorganics over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, filter, and concentrate.Purify by reverse phase flash chromatography (acetonitrile/water/0.1%formic acid) to yieldN-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(0.066 g, 0.183 mmol, 46%). ES-MS (m/z): 349.0/351.0 (M+1).

EXAMPLES 26 & 27N-(5,6-Dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamideIsomer 1 and Isomer 2

PurifyN-[7,8-dichloro-4-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-3-yl]acetamide(0.066 g, 0.183 mmol) by supercritical fluid chromatography to yield thetitled compounds (Isomer 1-26 mg, 0.039 mmol, 39%; Isomer 2-45 mgs 0.073mmol, 46%). R_(t)=1.52 (99% ee) and 2.20 (97% ee) minutes. Column:Chiralpak AD-H, 21×150 mm; Mobile Phase: 30% EtOH: 70% CO₂; Flow Rate:80 mL/min; Column temperature: 40° C.; Detection: 240 nM. ES-MS (m/z):349.2/351.2 (M+1). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 12.98-12.90 (m, 1H), 8.53 (d,J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 8.01-7.94 (m, 1H), 7.80-7.73 (m, 2H), 7.23 (d, J=8.6 Hz,1H), 5.57 (td, J=8.2, 3.2 Hz, 1H), 4.56-4.53 (m, 2H), 2.96-2.87 (m, 1H),2.34-2.30 (m, 1H), 1.81 (s, 3H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 28

Intermediate 69 Dimethyl 2-(3,4-dichloro-2-nitro-phenyl)propanedioate

Add sodium hydride (60 mass %) in mineral oil (2.4 g, 60.3 mmol) portionwise to dimethyl malonate (8.5 g, 65.3 mmol) in DMF (150 mL) withstirring, under nitrogen at 0° C. Stir 5 mins and remove the ice bath.Stir at RT for 30 min. Add 1,2-dichloro-4-fluoro-3-nitrobenzene (11.0 g,50.3 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) and continue stirring at RT for 16 hours. Pourinto ice/conc. HCl (25 mL) with stirring. Neutralize with 1 N NaOH andstir until a precipitate forms. Collect solids by suction filtration,rinse with water and dry under vacuum to yield dimethyl2-(3,4-dichloro-2-nitro-phenyl)propanedioate (13.8 g, 41.1 mmol, 82%).ES-MS (m/z): 320.0/322.0 (M−1, negative ionization mode).

Intermediate 70 Methyl 2-(3,4-dichloro-2-nitro-phenyl)acetate

Add water (20 mL) to dimethyl2-(3,4-dichloro-2-nitro-phenyl)propanedioate (13.5 g, 40.2 mmol) in NMP(80 mL) with stirring at RT. Heat to reflux for 3 hours. Cool to RT,pour into water and extract with EtOAc (3×). Wash combined organics withwater and brine, dry over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by flash chromatography (EtOAc/hexanes) to yieldmethyl 2-(3,4-dichloro-2-nitro-phenyl)acetate (5.75 g, 21.8 mmol, 52%).¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 7.97 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H),3.85 (s, 2H), 3.63 (s, 3H).

Intermediate 71 2-(3,4-Dichloro-2-nitro-phenyl)acetic acid

Add lithium hydroxide (2.6 g, 110 mmol) to methyl2-(3,4-dichloro-2-nitro-phenyl)acetate (5.7 g, 21.7 mmol) in THF (60mL), methanol (40 mL) and water (20 mL) with stirring at RT. Heat to 60°C. for 2-3 hours. Cool to RT, pour into 1N aqueous HCl and extract withDCM (3×). Dry the combined organics over anhydrous magnesium sulfate,filter and concentrate to yield methyl2-(3,4-dichloro-2-nitro-phenyl)acetate (5.35 g, 21.4 mmol, 95%). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO): 12.85 (s, 1H), 7.94 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (d, J=8.5Hz, 1H), 3.73 (s, 2H).

Intermediate 72 Ethyl 4-(3,4-dichloro-2-nitro-phenyl)-3-oxo-butanoate

Add magnesium ethoxide (1.2 g, 10.0 mmol) to ethyl hydrogen malonate(2.8 g, 20 mmol) in THF (50 mL) with stirring, under nitrogen at RT.Stir at RT for 2.5 hours. In a separate flask, add1,1′-carbonyldiimidazole (3.7 g, 22 mmol) to3,4-dichloro-2-nitrophenylacetic acid (5.3 g, 20 mmol) in THF (100 mL)with stirring, under nitrogen at RT. Heat to 40° C. for 2 hours. Cool toRT and add the crude magnesium salt in one portion. Stir at RT for 16hours. Concentrate and redissolve in DCM. Wash with 0.5 N aqueous HCl,water and brine. Dry over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by flash chromatography (EtOAc/hexanes) to yieldethyl 4-(3,4-dichloro-2-nitro-phenyl)-3-oxo-butanoate (2.63 g, 7.89mmol, 39%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 7.94 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (d,J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 4.14-4.08 (m, 4H), 3.71 (s, 2H), 1.20 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).

Intermediate 73 Ethyl 2-(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)acetate

Add zinc powder (15 g) to a stirred solution of ethyl4-(3,4-dichloro-2-nitro-phenyl)-3-oxo-butanoate (2 g, 6.0 mmol) in THF(15 mL) and saturated aqueous ammonium chloride (15 mL) at RT. Stirvigorously for 2 hours. Quench with 5 mL of saturated aqueous potassiumbicarbonate and filter through diatomaceous earth. Dilute filtrate withwater and extract with EtOAc (3×). Dry over anhydrous magnesium sulfate,filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash chromatography (EtOAc/hexanes)to yield ethyl 2-(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)acetate (1.57 g, 5.77 mmol,96%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 11.54 (s, 1H), 7.47 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),7.16 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.43-6.42 (m, 1H), 4.13 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.88(s, 2H), 1.22 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).

Intermediate 74 Ethyl 2-(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-2-yl)acetate

Add N-iodosuccinimide (2.9 g, 8.7 mmol) to ethyl2-(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)acetate (2.0 g, 7.35 mmol) in DMF (30 mL)with stirring, under nitrogen at RT. Stir for 16 hours. Pour intosaturated aqueous sodium thiosulfate and extract with EtOAc (3×). Washthe combined organics with water and brine, dry over anhydrous magnesiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash chromatography(EtOAc/hexanes) to yield ethyl2-(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-2-yl)acetate (2.3 g, 5.78 mmol, 79%).ES-MS (m/z): 398.0/400.0 (M+1).

Intermediate 75 Ethyl2-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]acetate

Add 1,1′-Bis(di-tert-butylphosphino)ferrocene-palladium dichloride (0.75g, 1.13 mmol) to a stirred solution of1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(3.3 g, 11.8 mmol), 2-(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-2-yl)acetate (2.3 g5.78 mmol) and sodium carbonate (1.8 g, 17.0 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (30mL) and water (7 mL) at RT. Degas with a stream of nitrogen gas for 10min and heat to 90° C. for 3-4 hours. Cool to RT, pour into water andextract with EtOAc (3×). Wash combined organics with brine, dry overanhydrous magnesium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flashchromatography (EtOAc/dichloromethane) to yield ethyl2-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]acetate(2.07 g, 4.75 mmol, 82%). ES-MS (m/z): 422.2/424.2 (M+1).

Intermediate 762-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]aceticacid

Add lithium hydroxide (0.16 g, 6.68 mmol) to2-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]acetate(0.58 g, 1.34 mmol) in THF (3 mL), methanol (2 mL) and water (1 mL) withstirring at RT. Stir for 2 hours. Neutralize to pH 6 with 1N aqueousHCl. Pour into water and extract with EtOAc (3×). Dry combined organicsover magnesium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Triturate from diethylether/hexanes, collect the solid by suction filtration and dry undervacuum to yield2-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]aceticacid (0.23 mg, 0.57 mmol, 43%). ES-MS (m/z): 393.6/395.6 (M+1).

Intermediate 772-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-N-(pyrazin-2-ylmethyl)acetamide

Add triethylamine (0.14 mL, 1.0 mmol) and HATU (0.092 g, 0.237 mmol) to2-[6,7-dichloro-3-[1-(tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]aceticacid (0.08 g, 0.196 mmol) and pyrazin-2-ylmethanamine (0.025 mL, 0.216mmol) in DMF (3 mL) with stirring, under nitrogen at RT. Stir for 16hours. Pour into water and extract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combinedorganics with water and brine (2×), dry over anhydrous magnesiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash chromatography(MeOH/EtOAc/DCM) to yield2-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-N-(pyrazin-2-ylmethyl)acetamide(0.078 g, 0.156 mmol, 79%). ES-MS (m/z): 484.8/486.8 (M+1).

EXAMPLE 282-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-N-(pyrazin-2-ylmethyl)acetamide

Add HCl (4.0 mol/L) in dioxane (0.375 mL, 1.5 mmol) to2-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-N-(pyrazin-2-ylmethyl)acetamide(0.075 g, 0.15 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) and MeOH (1 mL) withstirring, under nitrogen at RT. Stir for 1 hour. Pour into saturatedaqueous sodium bicarbonate and extract with EtOAc (3×). Dry the combinedorganics over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, filter and concentrate toyield2-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-N-(pyrazin-2-ylmethyl)acetamide(0.049 g, 0.118 mmol, 79%). ES-MS (m/z): 401.0/403.0 (M+1). ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO): 13.00 (s, 1H), 11.54 (s, 1H), 8.66-8.58 (m, 4H), 8.06-8.00(m, 1H), 7.88-7.87 (m, 1H), 7.58 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 4.48 (d, J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 3.81 (s, 2H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 29

Intermediate 78 6,7-Dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indole

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-1H-indole (500 mg, 2.55 mmol) in DMF (10 mL). AddNIS (710 mg, 3.06 mmol) and stir at 25° C. for 1 hour. Quench withsaturated aqueous Na₂S₂O₃ and extract with EtOAc. Wash with saturatedaqueous NaHCO₃, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter andconcentrate to yield 6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indole (1.00 g, 2.40 mmol,94% Yield) as yellow oil.

Intermediate 792-[(6,7-Dichloro-3-iodo-indol-1-yl)methoxy]ethyl-trimethyl-silane

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indole (1.00 g, 2.40 mmol) in DMF (10mL). Add NaH (145 mg, 3.63 mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil) inportions at 0° C. and stir for 1 hour. Add SEM-Cl (600 mg, 0.67 mL, 3.60mmol) and stir at RT overnight. Quench with water, extract with EtOAc,wash with brine, dry over saturated sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/PE) to yield2-[(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-indol-1-yl)methoxy]ethyl-trimethyl-silane (1.12g, 2.28 mmol, 95% Yield) as yellow oil.

Intermediate 802-[(6,7-Dichloro-3-imidazol-1-yl-indol-1-yl)methoxy]ethyl-trimethyl-silane

Suspend2-[(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-indol-1-yl)methoxy]ethyl-trimethyl-silane (550mg, 1.12 mmol), imidazole (150 mg, 2.20 mmol), CuI (35 mg, 0.23 mmol),BFMO (60 mg, 0.23 mmol) and K₃PO₄ (500 mg, 2.31 mmol) in DMSO (12 mL).Degas and purge with N₂. Heat at 120° C. for 1.5 hours in the microwave.Cool to RT, dilute with water and extract with EtOAc. Wash with brine,dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash columnchromatography (EtOAc/PE) to yield2-[(6,7-dichloro-3-imidazol-1-yl-indol-1-yl)methoxy]ethyl-trimethyl-silane(210 mg, 0.522 mmol, 47% Yield) as yellow gum. ES-MS (m/z): 382.1/384.0(M+H).

EXAMPLE 29 6,7-Dichloro-3-imidazol-1-yl-1H-indole

Dissolve2-[(6,7-dichloro-3-imidazol-1-yl-indol-1-yl)methoxy]ethyl-trimethyl-silane(210 mg, 0.549 mmol) in DCM (3 mL). Add TFA (1 mL) and stir at RT for 2hours. Concentrate and redissolve in MeOH (1.5 mL). Add 28% aqueousammonium hydroxide (1.5 mL) and stir 1 hour at RT. Filter and purify thefiltrate by prep-HPLC to yield6-bromo-7-6,7-dichloro-3-imidazol-1-yl-1H-indole (87 mg, 0.34 mmol, 66%Yield) as a white solid. ES-MS (m/z): 252.0/254.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO): 12.26 (s, 1H), 8.77 (s, 1H), 8.01 (d, J=2.9 Hz, 1H), 7.87(s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.53 (s, 1H), 7.36 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 30

Intermediate 81 6-Bromo-7-chloro-3-iodo-1H-indole

Dissolve 6-bromo-7-chloro-1H-indole (700 mg, 2.73 mmol) in DMF (50 mL)and add NIS (800 mg, 3.45 mmol). Stir 2 hours at RT. Quench with waterand stir vigorously for 15 min. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with brine, dryover saturated sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate to yield6-bromo-7-chloro-3-iodo-1H-indole (600 mg, 1.60 mmol, 58% Yield).

Intermediate 826-Bromo-7-chloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole

Suspend 6-bromo-7-chloro-3-iodo-1H-indole (600 mg, 1.60 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(460 mg, 1.60 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (220 mg, 0.320 mmol) and K₃PO₄ (1.00g, 4.80 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (10 mL) and water (1 mL). Degas and purgewith N₂ and heat at 90° C. for 1 hour. Cool to RT, dilute with EtOAc,wash sequentially with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate and brine,dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash columnchromatography (MeOH/DCM) to yield6-bromo-7-chloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(640 mg, 0.387 mmol, 24% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 380.0/382.0/384.0 (M+H)

EXAMPLE 30 6-bromo-7-chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole

Suspend6-bromo-7-chloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(640 mg, 0.387 mmol) in DCM (5 mL). Add TFA (1.0 mL) and stir 2 hours atRT. Concentrate and dilute with EtOAc. Adjust to pH 8 with saturatedaqueous NaHCO₃, wash with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate (×3),once with brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by prep-HPLC to yield6-bromo-7-chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole (Product, 72 mg, 0.24mmol, 45% Yield) as a white solid. ES-MS (m/z): 295.7/297.7/299.6 (M+H).¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 12.88 (br s, 1H), 11.65 (s, 1H), 8.00 (br s,2H), 7.73 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (d, J=8.5 Hz,1H).

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Intermediate 83 Ethyl1-[2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)ethyl]-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole-2-carboxylate

Dissolve ethyl6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate(300 mg, 0.514 mmol, 70% purity) in DMF (6 mL) and add NaH (10 mg, 0.25mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil) at RT. Stir at RT for 0.5 hour, addtert-butyl N-(2-bromoethyl)carbamate (1.28 g, 5.14 mmol) and stir at 30°C. for 2 hours. Quench with 1N aqueous HCl, extract with EtOAc, washwith brine, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify byprep-TLC (EtOAc/PE=1/1) to yield ethyl1-[2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)ethyl]-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole-2-carboxylate(330 mg, 92% Yield) as yellow oil. ES-MS (m/z): 551.1/553.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 84 Ethyl1-(2-aminoethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indole-2-carboxylate

Dissolve ethyl 1-[2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)ethyl]-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole-2-carboxylate(330 mg, 0.473 mmol) in DCM (0.5 mL). Add TFA (0.5 mL) and stir at RTfor 2 hours. Concentrate to yield ethyl1-(2-aminoethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indole-2-carboxylate(200 mg, 0.430 mmol, 91% Yield, TFA salt) as yellow oil.

EXAMPLE 31 6, 7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one

Dissolve ethyl 1-(2-aminoethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indole-2-carboxylate (100 mg, 0.215 mmol)in THF (1 mL) and water (0.5 mL). Add LiOH·H₂O (52 mg, 2.1 mmol) andstir overnight at RT. Neutralize with 1N aqueous HCl and concentrate.Triturate the crude product with DMSO to yield 6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one (30 mg, 0.089 mmol, 42% Yield).ES-MS (m/z): 321.0/323.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 12.93 (br s,1H), 8.27 (s, 1H), 8.01 (br s, 2H), 7.74 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (d,J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 4.81 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.64-3.56 (m, 2H).

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Intermediate 85 Ethyl 6,7-dichloro-1-(cyanomethyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole-2-carboxylate

Dissolve ethyl 6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate(1.00 g, 2.27 mmol) in DMF (10 mL). Add chloroacetonitrile (350 mg, 4.63mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (980 mg, 3.00 mmol). Stir 1.5 hours at RT. Dilute withwater, extract with EtOAc, wash with brine, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filter and concentrate to yield ethyl6,7-dichloro-1-(cyanomethyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole-2-carboxylate(660 mg, 1.43 mmol, 63% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 447.0/448.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 86 6,7-Dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one

Suspend ethyl 6,7-dichloro-1-(cyanomethyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole-2-carboxylate(660 mg, 1.37 mmol) and CoCl₂ (365 mg, 2.70 mmol) in MeOH (6 mL) and THF(3 mL). Add NaBH₄ (320 mg, 8.28 mmol) portion-wise at 0° C. Stir for 1hour at 0° C. Quench with water, dilute with EtOAc, wash with brine, dryover anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash columnchromatography (MeOH/DCM) to yield 6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrazino[1, 2-a]indol-1-one (220 mg, 0.434 mmol, 32%Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 405.0/406.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 87 2-[2-[tert-Butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one

Suspend 6, 7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrazino[1, 2-a]indol-1-one (150 mg, 0.296 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃(180 mg, 0.552 mmol) in DMF (2 mL). Add2-bromoethoxy-tert-butyl-dimethyl-silane (135 mg, 0.564 mmol) and stirovernight at 60° C. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc, wash withbrine, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter and concentrate. Purify byflash column chromatography (EtOAc/hexane) to yield2-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one (170 mg, 0.265 mmol, 90% Yield) as colorlessoil. ES-MS (m/z): 563.2/565.1 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 326,7-Dichloro-2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one

Suspend2-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one (170 mg, 0.265 mmol) in THF (2 mL)and add 6N aqueous HCl (2 mL). Stir for 1 hour at RT. Dilute with water,neutralize with saturate aqueous NaHCO₃, extract with EtOAc, wash withbrine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate.Purify by prep-HPLC to yield 6,7-dichloro-2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one (56.25 mg, 0.15 mmol, 58% Yield). ES-MS(m/z): 365.0/367.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 12.94 (br s, 1H),8.21-7.78 (m, 2H), 7.72 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 4.85(dd, J=6.4, 4.8 Hz, 2H), 4.82 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 3.84 (dd, J=6.4, 4.8Hz, 2H), 3.62-3.53 (m, 4H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 33

Intermediate 88 tert-ButylN-[2-[6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]ethyl]carbamate

Dissolve 6, 7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrazino[1,2-a] indol-1-one (130 mg, 0.304 mmol) in DMF (4mL). Add NaH (27 mg, 0.68 mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil) andtert-butyl 1, 2, 3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2, 2-dioxide (150 mg,0.638 mmol) at 0° C. Stir overnight at RT. Quench with 1N aqueous HCl at0° C., extract with EtOAc, wash with brine, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography(EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield tert-butyl N-[2-[6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]ethyl]carbamate (125 mg, 0.216 mmol, 71% Yield).

EXAMPLE 33 2-(2-Aminoethyl)-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one

Suspend tert-butyl N-[2-[6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]ethyl]carbamate (175 mg, 0.303 mmol)in 4N HCl/MeOH (4 mL) and stir 1 hour at RT. Concentrate and dilute withEtOAc and water, adjust to pH 8 with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃, extractwith EtOAc, wash with brine, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter andconcentrate. Purify by prep-HPLC to yield 2-(2-aminoethyl)-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3, 4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one(51 mg, 0.14 mmol, 46% Yield, HCl salt). ES-MS (m/z): 364.0/366.0 (M+H).¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 8.10 (s, 2H), 8.07 (br s, 3H), 7.74 (d, J=8.6Hz, 1H), 7.33 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 4.92 (dd, J=6.4, 4.8 Hz, 2H), 3.86 (dd,J=6.4, 4.8 Hz, 2H), 3.75 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 3.11-3.02 (m, 2H).

Intermediate 891-(Benzenesulfonyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole

Combine 1-(benzenesulfonyl)-3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indole (3.30 g, 8.15mmol),1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazole(4.54 g, 16.3 mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (2.50 g, 3.25 mmol) in DME (55.0 mL,530 mmol, 100 mass %). Add aqueous K₃PO₄ (24.0 mL, 24.0 mmol, 1 mol/L),sparge with nitrogen and heat to 80° C. Concentrate and add EtOAc andwater. Filter through diatomaceous earth into a separatory funnel andextract with EtOAc. Wash the organic layer with water (3×) and brine,dry over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify byflash chromatography (EtOAc/hexanes) to yield1-(benzenesulfonyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole(2.88 g, 6.05 mmol, 74%). ES-MS (m/z): 476.0/478.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 906,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole

Dissolve1-(benzenesulfonyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole(2.88 g, 6.05 mmol) in 2-methyltetrahydrofuran (60.0 mL) and add TBAF(30.0 mL, 30.0 mmol, 1 mol/L in THF) at RT. Stir 2 hours. Dilute withEtOAc and wash with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate (2×) and brine,dry over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, filter and concentrate. Purify byflash chromatography to yield6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole (1.80 g,5.35 mmol, 89%). ES-MS (m/z): 335.8/337.8 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 34 6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1-(2H-triazol-4-yl)indole

Suspend 6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(310 mg, 0.784 mmol), a mixture of1-[(4-bromotriazol-2-yl)methoxy]ethyl-trimethyl-silane and2-[(4-bromotriazol-2-yl)methoxy]ethyl-trimethyl-silane (333 mg, 1.17mmol), CuI (24 mg, 0.16 mmol), BFMO (41 mg, 0.16 mmol) and K₃PO₄ (338mg, 1.56 mmol) in DMSO (6 mL). Sparge with nitrogen and heat to 100° C.overnight. Cool to room temperature. Dilute with water, extract withDCM, wash with brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/PE) to yield amixture of1-[[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-2-yl]methoxy]ethyl-trimethyl-silaneand2-[[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-2-yl]methoxy]ethyl-trimethyl-silane.Dissolve in DCM (3 mL). Add TFA (3 mL) and stir for 3 hours at RT.Concentrate and dilute with EtOAc and water, adjust to pH 8 by saturatedaqueous sodium bicarbonate. Extract with EtOAc, wash with brine, dryover anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify byprep-HPLC to yield6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1-(2H-triazol-4-yl)indole (Product, 9.8mg, 0.030 mmol, 21%). ES-MS (m/z): 319.2/321.2 (M+H). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO): 13.01 (br s, 1H), 8.30 (br s, 1H), 8.23 (br s, 1H), 7.93 (br s,1H), 7.93 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.80 (s, 1H), 7.41 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 35

Intermediate 91 3-(6, 7-Dichloro-1H-indol-1-yl)propanenitrile

Dissolve 6, 7-dichloro-1H-indole (1.20 g, 5.80 mmol) and3-bromopropionitrile (1.20 g, 9.00 mmol) in DMF (20.0 mL). Add K₂CO₃(1.21 g, 8.58 mmol) at room temperature. Stir for 12 hours at 60° C.Filter to remove K₂CO₃, then add water, extract with EtOAc, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield 3-(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-1-yl)propanenitrile (530 mg, 2.17 mmol, 37% Yield).

Intermediate 92 3-(3-Bromo-6, 7-dichloro-1H-indol-1-yl)propanenitrile

Dissolve 3-(6, 7-dichloro-1H-indol-1-yl)propanenitrile (530 mg, 2.17mmol) in DMF (15 mL) and add NBS (425 mg, 2.39 mmol). Stir for 2 hoursat RT. Quench with water and stir vigorously for 15 minutes. Extractwith EtOAc, wash with brine, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleumether) to yield 3-(3-bromo-6, 7-dichloro-indol-1-yl)propanenitrile (624mg, 1.96 mmol, 90% Yield).

Intermediate 93 3-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]propanenitrile

Suspend 3-(3-bromo-6, 7-dichloro-indol-1-yl)propanenitrile (620 mg, 1.95mmol), 1H-pyrazol-4-ylboronic acid (322 mg, 2.88 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (413 mg,3.82 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (128 mg, 0.190 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (15 mL) andwater (2 mL). Sparge with nitrogen and heat to 100° C. for 16 hours.Cool to RT, dilute with EtOAc, wash sequentially with saturated aqueoussodium bicarbonate and brine, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purified by flash silica gel chromatography(EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield 3-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]propanenitrile (110 mg, 0.320mmol, 16% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 305.1/307.1 (M+H)

EXAMPLE 35 3-[6, 7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]propanoic acid

Dissolve 3-[6, 7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]propanenitrile(70 mg, 0.20 mmol) in concentrated HCl (3 mL) and stir at 100° C. for 16hours. Cool to RT, add formic acid (2 mL) and filter the precipitate.Trituration with ACN yields 3-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]propanoic acid (Product, 32 mg,0.098 mmol, 48% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 324.0/326.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO): 8.07 (s, 2H), 7.78 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (s, 1H), 7.28 (d,J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 4.74 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 2.81 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 36

Intermediate 946,7-Dichloro-1-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole

Suspend 6,7-dichloro-1H-indole (1.00 g, 4.84 mmol),4-iodo-1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-pyrazole (2.00 g, 7.19 mmol), CuI (90 mg,0.47 mmol), DMEDA (175 mg, 1.95 mmol) and K₃PO₄ (3.14 g, 14.5 mmol) intoluene (10 mL). Sparge with nitrogen and heat to 140° C. for 3 hours inthe microwave. Cool to RT and filter. Add water to the filtrate, extractwith EtOAc, wash with brine, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography (PE/EtOAc) to yield6,7-dichloro-1-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole (2.00 g, 3.57mmol, 74% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 336.2/338.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 95 6,7-Dichloro-1-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indole

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-1-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole (1.90g, 3.40 mmol) in THF (3 mL) and add 4 N aqueous HCl (10 mL). Stir at 25°C. overnight. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc, wash with brine,dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash columnchromatography (PE/EtOAc) to yield6,7-dichloro-1-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indole (700 mg, 2.50 mmol, 74% Yield).ES-MS (m/z): 251.9/253.9 (M+H).

Intermediate 96 Ethyl 2-[4-(6,7-dichloroindol-1-yl)pyrazol-1-yl]acetate

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-1-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indole (700 mg, 2.50 mmol),ethyl bromoacetate (668 mg, 0.5 mL, 4.00 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (700 mg, 5.06mmol) in DMF (5 mL). Stir at 50° C. for 3 hours. Cool to RT and filter.Add water to the filtrate, extract with EtOAc, wash with brine, dry oversodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash columnchromatography (PE/EtOAc) to yield ethyl2-[4-(6,7-dichloroindol-1-yl)pyrazol-1-yl]acetate (600 mg, 1.42 mmol,57% Yield).

Intermediate 97 Ethyl2-[4-(3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indol-1-yl)pyrazol-1-yl]acetate

Dissolve ethyl 2-[4-(6,7-dichloroindol-1-yl)pyrazol-1-yl]acetate (500mg, 1.33 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) and add NBS (350 mg, 1.93 mmol). Stir at20° C. overnight. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc, wash withbrine, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography (PE/EtOAc) to yield ethyl2-[4-(3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indol-1-yl)pyrazol-1-yl]acetate (140 mg,0.302 mmol, 23% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 415.9/417.9/420.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 98 Ethyl2-[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol -4-yl)indol-1-yl]pyrazol -1-yl]acetate

Suspend ethyl 2-[4-(3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indol -1-yl)pyrazol-1-yl]acetate (120 mg, 0.230 mmol),(tetrahydro-2h-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1h-pyrazole (120 mg, 0.410 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂(34 mg, 0.051 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (80 mg, 0.75 mmol) in dioxane (3 mL) andwater (0.5 mL). Sparge with nitrogen and heat to 90° C. for 1 hour.Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc, wash with brine, dry over sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography(PE/EtOAc) to yield ethyl2-[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]pyrazol-1-yl]acetate(45 mg, 0.077 mmol, 34% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 488.1/490.1 (M+H).

Intermediate 992-[4-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]pyrazol-1-yl]aceticacid

Dissolve ethyl2-[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]pyrazol-1-yl]acetate(45 mg, 0.077 mmol) in THF (2 mL) and water (0.5 mL). Add LiOH·H₂O (20mg, 0.82 mmol). Stir at 40° C. overnight. Dilute with water and adjustto pH 2 with 1 N aqueous HCl. Extract with EtOAc, wash with brine, dryover sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate to yield2-[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]pyrazol-1-yl]aceticacid (30 mg, 0.045 mmol, 59% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 460.1/462.1 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 362-[4-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]pyrazol-1-yl]aceticacid

Dissolve2-[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]pyrazol-1-yl]aceticacid (60 mg, 0.091 mmol) in THF (1 mL) and add 4 N aqueous HCl (3 mL).Stir at 25° C. for 4 hours. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc, washwith brine, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify byprep-HPLC to yield2-[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]pyrazol-1-yl]aceticacid (8.6 mg, 0.022 mmol, 24% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 376.2/378.2 (M+H). ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 13.01 (br s, 1H), 8.13 (s, 1H), 8.06 (br s, 2H),7.88 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (s, 1H), 7.67 (s, 1H), 7.35 (d, J=8.5 Hz,1H), 4.97 (s, 2H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 37

Intermediate 100 Ethyl1-[2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)ethyl]-6,7-dichloro-indole-2-carboxylate

Suspend ethyl 6, 7-dichloro-1H-indole-2-carboxylate (10.0 g, 36.8 mmol)and Cs₂CO₃ (24.0 g, 73.6 mmol) in DMF (100 mL) and add tert-butyl 1, 2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide (13.0 g, 55.3 mmol). Stirovernight at RT. Quench with 1 N aqueous HCl at 0° C. and extract withEtOAc, wash with brine, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter andconcentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleumether) to yield ethyl 1-[2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino) ethyl]-6,7-dichloro-indole-2-carboxylate (12.6 g, 29.8 mmol, 81% Yield).

Intermediate 101 tert-Butyl(2-(6,7-dichloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1H-indol-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate

Dissolve ethyl 1-[2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)ethyl]-6,7-dichloro-indole-2-carboxylate (15.0 g, 59.7 mmol) in DCM (150 mL). AddDIBAL dropwise (140 mL, 140 mmol, 1M in toluene) at −78° C. under N₂atmosphere. Stir for 1 hour at RT. Dilute with DCM, quench withsaturated aqueous potassium sodium tartrate and stir overnight at RT.Extract with DCM, wash with brine, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter andconcentrate. Trituate (ethyl acetate/petroleum ether=10:1) to yieldtert-butyl (2-(6,7-dichloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1H-indol-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate (9.45 g, 25.0mmol, 71% Yield).

Intermediate 102 tert-Butyl6,7-dichloro-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2(1H)-carboxylate

Dissolve tert-butyl (2-(6,7-dichloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1H-indol-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate (27.0 g, 63.8mmol) in DCM (250 mL). Add Et₃N (29.0 mL, 208 mmol) and MsCl (15.9 g,137 mmol) at ° C. Stir overnight at RT. Quench with saturated aqueousNaHCO₃ and extract with DCM, wash with brine, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filter and concentrate to yield(1-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)-6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)methylmethanesulfonate. Resuspend in THF (250 mL), add t-BuOK (13.5 g, 119mmol). Stir and heat at 60° C. for 2 hours. Cool to RT, quench withwater, extract with EtOAc, wash with brine, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filter and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography(EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield tert-butyl 6,7-dichloro-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1, 2-a]indole-2(1H)-carboxylate (14.6 g,41.9 mmol, 72% Yield).

Intermediate 103 tert-Butyl6,7-dichloro-10-iodo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2(1H)-carboxylate

Dissolve tert-butyl 6, 7-dichloro-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2(1H)-carboxylate (13.0 g, 36.2 mmol) inDMF (130 mL) and add NIS (12.7 mg, 54.8 mmol) at 0° C. Stir 1 hour atRT. Quench with saturated aqueous Na₂SO₃ and extract with EtOAc. Washwith brine, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter and concentrate. Purify byflash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield tert-butyl6, 7-dichloro-10-iodo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2(1H)-carboxylate (15.0 g, 28.9 mmol, 80%Yield).

Intermediate 104 tert-Butyl6,7-dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2(1H)-carboxylate

Suspend tert-butyl 6, 7-dichloro-10-iodo-3, 4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2(1H)-carboxylate (10.0 g, 19.2 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(8.10 g, 29.0 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (1.30 g, 2.00 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (6.30g, 59.0 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (80 mL) and water (20 mL). Sparge withnitrogen and heat at 90° C. for 1 hour. Cool to RT, dilute with water,extract with EtOAc, wash with brine, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filterand concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleumether) to yield tert-butyl 6,7-dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2(1H)-carboxylate (8.75 g, 16.9 mmol, 88%Yield).

EXAMPLE 37 6, 7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1, 2, 3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole hydrochloride

Dissolve tert-butyl 6,7-dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2(1H)-carboxylate (13.5 g, 26.9 mmol) in 4 NHCl/MeOH (60 mL) and stir 1 hour at RT. Concentrate and triturate withMeOH. Collect solid by suction filtration and dry to yield 6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1, 2, 3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole hydrochloride (8.50 g, 24.0 mmol, 90%Yield, HCl salt). ES-MS (m/z): 307.0/309.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO): 10.08 (br s, 2H), 7.96 (s, 2H), 7.68 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (d,J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 4.86 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 2H), 4.62-4.54 (m, 2H), 3.70-3.61 (m,2H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 38

EXAMPLE 38 1-[6, 7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]ethanone

Dissolve 6, 7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1, 2, 3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole (75 mg, 0.23 mmol, HCl salt) in DMF (3mL). Add TEA (0.10 mL, 0.72 mmol) and acetyl chloride (0.030 mL, 0.41mmol) at 0° C. Stir 2 hours at RT. Quench with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃and extract with EtOAc, wash with brine 3 times, dry over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate. Purify by prep-HPLC to yield 1-[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]ethanone (30.03 mg, 0.086 mmol,37% Yield) as an off-white solid. ES-MS (m/z): 349.0/351.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO): 13.09 (br s, 1H), 8.19-7.57 (m, 1H), 7.65 (d, J=8.5 Hz,0.3H, minor rotamer), 7.63 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 0.7H, major rotamer), 7.27 (d,J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 4.96 (s, 0.6H, minor rotamer), 4.88 (s, 1.4H, majorrotamer), 4.74 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1.4H, major rotamer), 4.64 (t, J=5.6 Hz,0.6H, minor rotamer), 3.98 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1.4H, major rotamer), 3.93 (t,J=5.6 Hz, 0.6H, minor rotamer), 2.13 (s, 2.1H, major rotamer), 2.12 (s,0.9H, minor rotamer).

Examples 39-53 (Table 2) were prepared by similar means from Example 38using an appropriate electrophile in DMF or DCM in the presence of abase (eg. TEA, DIPEA). Carboxylic acids were activated using HATU.

TABLE 2 Example Chemical Name Structure Analytical Data 396,7-dichloro-N- methyl-10-(1H- pyrazol-4-yl)-3, 4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2- a]indole-2- carboxamide

ES-MS (m/z): 364.0/366.0 (M + H) ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 13.09 (br s,1H), 8.02 (br s, 1H), 7.79 (br s, 1H), 7.64 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.26(d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H), 6.82 (br q, J = 4.3 Hz, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 4.63 (t,J = 5.4 Hz, 2H), 3.82 (t, J = 5.4 Hz, 2H), 2.60 (d, J = 4.3 Hz, 3H). 406,7-dichloro-10- (1H-pyrazol-4- yl)-3, 4-dihydro- 1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2- sulfonamide

ES-MS (m/z): 386.2/388.2 (M + H) ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 13.14 (br s,1H), 7.99 (br s, 1H), 7.73 (br s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.28(d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (s, 2H), 4.74 (t, J = 5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.43 (s,2H), 3.55 (t, J = 5.5 Hz, 2H). 41 6,7-dichloro-2- methylsulfonyl-10-(1H-pyrazol-4- yl)-3,4-dihydro- 1H-pyrazino[1,2- a]indole

ES-MS (m/z): 385.2/387.2 (M + H) ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 13.14 (br s,1H), 8.04 (br s, 1H), 7.78 (br s, 1H), 7.65 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.30(d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H), 4.74 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 4.61 (s, 2H), 3.73 (t, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.10 (s, 3H). 42 1-[6,7-dichloro- 10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3, 4-dihydro- 1H-pyrazino[1,2- a]indol-2-yl]-2- methoxy- ethanone

ES-MS (m/z): 379.0/381.0 (M + H) ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 13.11 (br s,1H), 8.03 (br s, 1H), 7.84-7.70 (m, 1H), 7.64 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.28(d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H), 4.96-4.86 (m, 2H), 4.77-4.62 (m, 2H), 4.23 (s, 2H),3.99-3.91 (m, 2H), 3.32-3.24 (m, 3H). 43 1-[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4- yl)-3, 4-dihydro- 1H-pyrazino[1,2- a]indol-2-yl]-2-(1,2,4-triazol-1- yl)ethanone

ES-MS (m/z): 416.0/418.0 (M + H) ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 8.43 (s, 1H),7.99 (s, 0.7H, minor rotamer), 7.96 (s, 1H), 7.87 (s, 1.3H, majorrotamer), 7.69 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 0.3H, minor rotamer), 7.64 (d, J = 8.5Hz, 0.7H, major rotamer), 7.29 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H), 5.50 (s, 0.7H, minorrotamer), 5.46 (s, 1.3H, major rotamer), 5.08 (s, 0.7H, minor rotamer),4.92 (s, 1.3H, major rotamer), 4.82 (t, J = 5.4 Hz, 1.3H, majorrotamer), 4.70 (t, J = 5.0 Hz, 0.7H, minor rotamer), 4.09 (t, J = 5.4Hz, 1.3H, major rotamer), 3.97 (t, J = 5.0 Hz, 0.7H, minor rotamer). 444-[6,7-dichloro- 10-(1H-pyrazol-4- yl)-3,4-dihydro- 1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]- N,N-dimethyl-4- oxo-butanamide

ES-MS (m/z): 434.0/436.0 (M + H) ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 7.95 (br s,0.6H, minor rotamer), 7.87 (br s, 1.4H, major rotamer), 7.67-7.60 (m,1H), 7.27 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H), 5.01 (br s, 0.6H, minor rotamer), 4.89(br s, 1.4H, major rotamer), 4.75 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1.4H, major rotamer),4.67-4.61 (m, 0.6H, minor rotamer), 4.05 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1.4H, majorrotamer), 3.98-3.91 (m, 0.6H, minor rotamer), 2.97 (s, 3H), 2.78 (s,3H), 2.70-2.60 (m, 2H), 2.57- 2.46 (m, 2H). 45 1-[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4- yl)-3,4-dihydro- 1H-pyrazino [1,2- a]indole-2-yl]-2-morpholino- ethanone

ES-MS (m/z): 434.0/436.0 (M + H) ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 13.09 (br s,1H), 8.05 (br s, 0.3H, minor rotamer), 8.01 (br s, 0.7H, major rotamer),7.80 (br s, 0.3H, minor rotamer), 7.74 (br s, 0.7H, major rotamer), 7.69(d, J = 8.5 Hz, 0.3H, minor rotamer), 7.63 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 0.7H, majorrotamer), 7.27 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H), 5.21 (s, 0.7H, minor rotamer), 4.89(s, 1.3H, major rotamer), 4.76 (t, J = 5.3 Hz, 1.3H, major rotamer),4.64 (t, J = 5.3 Hz, 0.7H, minor rotamer), 4.09 (t, J = 5.3 Hz, 1.3H,major rotamer), 3.95 (t, J = 5.3 Hz, 0.7H, minor rotamer), 3.63-3.51 (m,2.6H, major rotamer), 3.34-3.26 (m, 1.4H, minor rotamer), 3.29 (s, 1.3H,major rotamer), 3.27 (s, 0.7H, minor rotamer), 2.46-2.38 (m, 2.6H, majorrotamer), 2.32-2.26 (m, 1.4H, minor rotamer). 46 1-[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4- yl)-3,4-dihydro- 1H-pyrazino[1,2- a]indol-2-yl]-2-[(2-methyl-1,2,4- triazol-3- yl)methoxy]ethan one

ES-MS (m/z): 460.0/462.0 (M + H) ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 7.95- 7.82 (m,3H), 7.64 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H),4.77-4.64 (m, 2H), 4.70 (s, 2H), 4.45 (s, 2H), 4.00-3.83 (m, 2H), 3.91(s, 3H). 47 2-[[6,7-dichloro- 10-(1H-pyrazol-4- yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2- a]indol-2- yl]methyl]-5- (methoxymethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole formic acid salt

ES-MS (m/z): 433.0/435.0 (M + H) ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 13.05 (br s,1H), 8.07-7.55 (m, 2H), 7.60 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (d, J = 8.5 Hz,1H), 4.71-4.55 (m, 2H), 4.64 (s, 2H), 4.14 (s, 2H), 4.00 (s, 2H), 3.31(s, 3H), 3.10 (t, J = 5.4 Hz, 2H). 48 3-[2-[6,7- dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3, 4-dihydro-1H- pyrazino[1,2- a]indol-2-oxo-ethyl]oxazolidin- 2-one

ES-MS (m/z): 434.0/436.0 (M + H) ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 13.10 (br s,1H), 8.18-7.60 (m, 2H), 7.67 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 0.3H, minor rotamer), 7.64(d, J = 8.5 Hz, 0.7H, major rotamer), 7.28 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H), 4.98 (s,0.7H, minor rotamer), 4.90 (s, 1.3H, major rotamer), 4.77 (t, J = 5.3Hz, 1.3H, major rotamer), 4.72- 4.65 (m, 0.7H, minor rotamer), 4.33-4.23(m, 4H), 4.03-3.93 (m, 2H), 3.55 (t, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H). 491-[6,7-dichloro- 10-(1H-pyrazol-4- yl)-3,4-dihydro- 1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-3- (1,2,4-triazol-1- yl)propan-1-one

ES-MS (m/z): 434.0/436.0 (M + H) ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 8.48 (s, 1H),7.94 (br s, 0.7H, minor rotamer), 7.93 (s, 0.3H, minor rotamer), 7.88(s, 0.7H, major rotamer), 7.87 (br s, 1.3H, major rotamer), 7.65 (d, J =8.5 Hz, 0.3H, minor rotamer), 7.63 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 0.7H, major rotamer),7.27 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H), 4.94 (s, 0.7H, minor rotamer), 4.89 (s, 1.3H,major rotamer), 4.71 (t, J = 5.4 Hz, 1.3H, major rotamer), 4.64 (t, J =5.4 Hz, 0.7H, minor rotamer), 4.42 (t, J = 6.6 Hz, 2H), 3.98 (t, J = 5.4Hz, 1.3H, major rotamer), 3.94 (t, J = 5.4 Hz, 0.7H, minor rotamer),3.13-3.05 (m, 2H). 50 [6,7-dichloro-10- (1H-pyrazol-4- yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2- a]indol-2-yl]-(4- methylmorpholin- 2-yl)methanone

ES-MS (m/z): 434.0/436.0 (M + H) ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 12.94 (br s,1H), 8.13 (s, 0.4H, formate), 7.88 (br s, 2H), 7.63 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H),7.28 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H), 5.18- 4.83 (m, 2H), 4.82-4.58 (m, 2H),4.51-4.35 (m, 1H), 4.14-3.67 (m, 3H), 3.63-3.43 (m, 1H), 2.96-2.62 (m,2H), 2.46-2.00 (m, 5H). 51 [6,7-dichloro-10- (1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro- 1H-pyrazino[1,2- a]indol-2-yl]-(1,4- dioxan-2-yl)methanone

ES-MS (m/z): 421.0/423.0 (M + H) ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 7.88 (br s,2H), 7.66-7.60 (m, 1H), 7.28 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.19-4.56 (m, 4H),4.54-4.45 (m, 1H), 4.16-3.87 (m, 2H), 3.82-3.74 (m, 2H), 3.71- 3.55 (m,2H), 3.55-3.37 (m, 2H). 52 N-[2-[6,7- dichloro-10-(1H- pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H- pyrazino[1,2- a]indol-2-yl]-2- oxo-ethyl]-N-methyl-acetamide

ES-MS (m/z): 420.0/422.0 (M + H) ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 7.96 (br s,0.7H, rotamers 3 and 4), 7.88 (br s, 1.3H, rotamers 1 and 2), 7.70- 7.60(m, 1H), 7.28 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 0.45H, rotamers 2 and 4), 7.28 (d, J = 8.5Hz, 0.55H, rotamers 1 and 3), 4.99 (s, 0.3H, rotamer 4), 4.96 (s, 0.4H,rotamer 3), 4.93 (s, 0.6H, rotamer 2), 4.89 (s, 0.7H, rotamer 1), 4.79(t, J = 5.3 Hz, 0.7H, rotamer 2), 4.75 (t, J = 5.3 Hz, 0.6H, rotamer 1),4.72-4.64 (m, 0.7H, rotamers 3 and 4), 4.48 (s, 0.3H, rotamer 4), 4.45(s, 0.6H, rotamer 2), 4.30 (s, 1.1H, rotamers 1 and 3), 4.03-3.91 (m,2H), 2.96 (s, 1.7H, rotamers 1 and 3), 2.76 (s, 0.5H, rotamer 4), 2.75(s, 0.8H, rotamer 2), 2.01 (s, 1.7H, rotamers 1 and 3), 1.85 (s, 1.3H,rotamers 2 and 4). 53 1-[6,7-dichloro- 10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro- 1H-pyrazino[1,2- a]indol-2-yl]-2- hydroxy-ethanone

ES-MS (m/z): 365.0/367.0 (M + H) ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 13.11 (br s,1H), 8.10-7.94 (m, 1H), 7.85- 7.70 (m, 1H), 7.63 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H),7.27 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H), 4.97- 4.85 (m, 3H), 4.77-4.63 (m, 2H), 4.23(d, J = 5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.00-3.89 (m, 2H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 54

Intermediate 105 Methyl 3-(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)propanoate

Suspend 6,7-dichloro-1H-indole (5.00 g, 25.5 mmol), methyl3-bromopropanoate (5.22 g, 30.6 mmol), bis(benzonitrile)palladiumchloride (1.55 g, 3.84 mmol), norborn-2-ene (9.71 g, 102 mmol) andsodium bicarbonate (8.60 g, 100 mmol) in water (690 mg, 38.3 mmol) andDMF (80 mL). Sparge with nitrogen and heat to 70° C. overnight. Cool toRT, concentrate, dilute with water and extract with EtOAc. Wash withwater, brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleumether) to yield methyl 3-(6, 7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl) propanoate (3.45g, 12.0 mmol, 47% Yield).

Intermediate 106 Methyl 3-(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-2-yl)propanoate

Dissolve methyl 3-(6, 7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl) propanoate (230 mg,0.715 mmol) in DMF (4 mL) and add NIS (181 mg, 0.788 mmol). Stir for 2hours at RT. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with water and brine, dry oversodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash columnchromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield methyl 3-(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-2-yl) propanoate (265 mg, 0.599 mmol, 83%Yield).

Intermediate 107 Methyl3-(6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)propanoate

Suspend methyl 3-(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-2-yl) propanoate (235 mg,0.531 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2h-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1h-pyrazole(226 mg, 0.796 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (35 mg, 0.053 mmol) and sodiumcarbonate (113 mg, 1.06 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (5 mL) and water (1 mL).Sparge with nitrogen and heat to 90° C. for 2 hours. Cool to RT,concentrate, dilute with water and extract with EtOAc. Dry over sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography(EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield methyl 3-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]propanoate (210 mg, 0.455 mmol, 86% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 422.2/424.1(M+H).

Intermediate 108 Methyl3-(6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)propanoate

Suspend methyl 3-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]propanoate (190 mg, 0.412 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) and add TFA (2 mL). Stirat RT for 2 hours and concentrate. Dilute with EtOAc, wash withsaturated aqueous NaHCO₃ and water, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by flash silica column chromatography(EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield methyl 3-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl] propanoate (160 mg, 0.449mmol, 98% Yield).

EXAMPLE 54 3-(6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl) propanoicacid

Suspend methyl 3-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]propanoate (140 mg, 0.393 mmol) in water (2 mL) and THF (2 mL). Addsodium hydroxide (157 mg, 3.92 mmol). Stir at RT for 2 hours. Acidifywith 1N aqueous HCl to pH 4 and concentrate. Purify by prep-HPLC toyield methyl 3-(6, 7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl) propanoate (440 mg, 1.62mmol, 14% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 324.0/326.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO): 12.67 (br s, 1H), 11.50 (s, 1H), 7.83 (s, 2H), 7.48 (d, J=8.5 Hz,1H), 7.17 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 3.05 (dd, J=8.4, 7.5 Hz, 2H), 2.66 (dd,J=8.4, 7.5 Hz, 2H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 55

Intermediate 109 3-(6, 7-Dichloroindol-1-yl)propanamide

Dissolve 6, 7-dichloro-1H-indole (3.00 g, 14.5 mmol) in 1, 4-dioxane(120 mL). Add prop-2-enamide (1.50 g, 21.0 mmol) and KOH (960 mg, 14.5mmol) at 0° C. Stir 12 hours at RT. Add water, extract with DCM, dryover anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield 3-(6,7-dichloroindol-1-yl)propanamide (2.50 g, 9.20 mmol, 64% Yield).

Intermediate 110 3-(6, 7-Dichloro-3-iodo-indol-1-yl)propanamide

Dissolve 3-(6, 7-dichloroindol-1-yl)propanamide (2.50 g, 9.20 mmol) inDMF (50 mL) and add NIS (2.30 g, 10.0 mmol). Stir for 2 hours at 80° C.Quench with water and stir vigorously for 15 minutes. Dilute with EtOAc,wash with brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleumether) to yield 3-(6, 7-dichloro-3-iodo-indol-1-yl)propanamide (3.50 g,8.20 mmol, 89% Yield).

Intermediate 1113-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]propanamide

Suspend 3-(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-indol-1-yl)propanamide (3.50 g, 8.20mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(3.50 g, 12.0 mmol), PdCl₂(dtbpf) (550 mg, 0.830 mmol) and sodiumcarbonate (1.75 g, 16.4 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (80 mL) and water (8 mL).Sparge with nitrogen and heat to 90° C. for 12 hours. Cool to RT, dilutewith EtOAc, wash sequentially with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonateand brine, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify byflash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield 3-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]propanamide(1.57 g, 3.82 mmol, 46% Yield).

Intermediate 112 3-[2-Bromo-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]propanamide

Dissolve 3-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]propanamide(1.57 g, 3.82 mmol) in DMF (30 mL) and add NBS (780 mg, 4.38 mmol). Stirat RT for 2 hours. Quench with water and stir vigorously for 15 min.Dilute with EtOAc, wash with brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography(EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield3-[2-bromo-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]propanamide(900 mg, 1.67 mmol, 44% Yield).

Intermediate 1136,7-Dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrimido[1,2-a]indol-2-one

Suspend3-[2-bromo-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]propanamide(900 mg, 1.76 mmol), potassium phosphate tribasic (2.30 g, 11.0 mmol)and BrettPhos-Pd-G₃ (490 mg, 0.53 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (40 mL). Spargewith nitrogen and heat to 100° C. for 16 hours. Cool to RT, dilute withEtOAc, wash sequentially with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate andbrine, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify byprep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to yield 6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrimido[1,2-a]indol-2-one (90 mg, 0.080 mmol, 38% purity,5% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 405.0/407.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 556,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrimido[1,2-a]indol-2-one

Suspend 6, 7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrimido[1,2-a] indol-2-one (85 mg, 0.080 mmol, 38% purity)in DCM (2 mL). Add TFA (1 mL) and stir for 2 hours at RT. Concentrateand purify by prep-HPLC to yield 6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrimido[1,2-a]indol-2-one(4.01 mg, 0.011 mmol, 14% Yield) as a white solid. ES-MS (m/z):321.2/323.2 (M+H). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 12.96 (br s, 1H), 10.49 (s,1H), 7.98 (br s, 1H), 7.72 (br s, 1H), 7.44 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 4.81 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 2H), 2.83 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 2H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 56

Intermediate 114 4-Bromo-6,7-dichloro-1H-indole

Add vinylmagnesium bromide solution (1.0 mol/L) in THF (48.0 mL, 48.0mmol) to 5-bromo-1,2-dichloro-3-nitro-benzene (4.33 g, 16.0 mmol,contains 50% undesired regioisomer 1-bromo-2,3-dichloro-4-nitro-benzene)in THF (47.0 g, 53 mL, 81.5, 53 mL) with stirring under nitrogen −40° C.Stir at −40° C. for 90 mins. Quench at −40° C. with saturated aqueousammonium chloride. Extract with MTBE (2×). Wash the combined organicswith water and brine, dry over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/hexanes) toyield 4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1H-indole (1.00 g, 3.70 mmol, 46%). ES-MS(m/z): 261.4/263.4/265.4 (M−H, negative ionization mode).

Intermediate 1152-[(4-Bromo-6,7-dichloro-indol-1-yl)methoxy]ethyl-trimethyl-silane

Dissolve 4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1H-indole (5.00 g, 16.0 mmol, 85% purity)in DMF (100 mL) and add sodium hydride (1.00 g, 25.0 mmol, 60% inmineral oil) portion wise at 0° C. Stir for 30 min (until gas evolutionstops) and add SEM-Cl (4.70 mL, 25.0 mmol). Stir at RT overnight. Quenchwith saturated aqueous ammonium chloride. Add EtOAc, wash sequentiallywith water and brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleumether) to yield2-[(4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indol-1-yl)methoxy]ethyl-trimethyl-silane (2.40g, 5.80 mmol, 36% Yield).

Intermediate 116 6,7-Dichloro-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)indol-4-ol

Dissolve2-[(4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indol-1-yl)methoxy]ethyl-trimethyl-silane (1.40g, 3.40 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (20 mL) and add t-BuONa (830 mg, 8.38mmol), H₂O (6 mL) and t-BuBrettPhos-Pd-G₃ (300 mg, 0.34 mmol) under N₂.Stir at 65° C. for 2.5 hours. Quench with saturated aqueous ammoniumchloride. Add EtOAc, wash sequentially with water and brine, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield6,7-dichloro-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)indol-4-ol (1.02 g, 2.92mmol, 87% Yield).

Intermediate 1172-[(6,7-Dichloro-4-ethoxy-indol-1-yl)methoxy]ethyl-trimethyl-silane

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)indol-4-ol (400mg, 1.14 mmol) in DMF (8 mL). Add potassium carbonate (205 mg, 1.48mmol) and iodoethane (0.18 mL, 2.20 mmol). Stir at RT for 1.5 hoursunder N₂. Quench with saturated lithium chloride. Add EtOAc, washsequentially with water and brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography(EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield2-[(6,7-dichloro-4-ethoxy-indol-1-yl)methoxy]ethyl-trimethyl-silane (394mg, 0.983 mmol, 86% Yield).

Intermediate 118 6,7-Dichloro-4-ethoxy-1H-indole

Dissolve2-[(6,7-dichloro-4-ethoxy-indol-1-yl)methoxy]ethyl-trimethyl-silane (350mg, 0.874 mmol) in THF (3.5 mL). Add ethylenediamine (352 μL, 5.25 mmol)and TBAF (9 mL, 9 mmol, 1.0 M in THF). Stir at 80° C. for 16 hours.Quench with saturated aqueous ammonium chloride. Add EtOAc, washsequentially with water and brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography(EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield 6,7-dichloro-4-ethoxy-1H-indole (102mg, 0.400 mmol, 46% Yield).

Intermediate 119 6,7-Dichloro-4-ethoxy-3-iodo-1H-indole

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-4-ethoxy-1H-indole (102 mg, 0.446 mmol) in DMF (3mL) and add NIS (133 mg, 0.579 mmol) at 0° C. Stir at RT for 1 hour. AddEtOAc, wash sequentially with water and brine, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography(EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield 6,7-dichloro-4-ethoxy-3-iodo-1H-indole(76 mg, 0.21 mmol, 47% Yield).

Intermediate 1206,7-Dichloro-4-ethoxy-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-4-ethoxy-3-iodo-1H-indole (A, 88 mg, 0.25 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (1.5 mL) and add1-(tetrahydro-2h-pyran-2-yL)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(70 mg, 0.25 mmol), sodium carbonate (79 mg, 0.74 mmol) in water (0.5mL) and Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (33 mg, 0.050 mmol) at 25° C. under N₂. Sparge withnitrogen and heat to 90° C. for 0.5 hrs. Add EtOAc, wash sequentiallywith water and brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleumether) to yield6,7-dichloro-4-ethoxy-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(56 mg, 0.12 mmol, 48% Yield).

EXAMPLE 56 6,7-Dichloro-4-ethoxy-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-4-ethoxy-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(57 mg, 0.15 mmol) in 4 N HCl/EtOH (3 mL) and stir at RT for 1 hour.Concentrate and purify by prep-HPLC to yield6,7-dichloro-4-ethoxy-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole (11.25 mg, 0.037mmol, 25% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 295.9/297.9 (M+H). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO): 12.67 (br s, 1H), 11.63 (br s, 1H), 8.05-7.66 (m, 2H), 7.47 (d,J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 6.69 (s, 1H), 4.13 (q, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 1.40 (t, J=6.9 Hz,3H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 57

Intermediate 121 4-Bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indole

Dissolve 4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1H-indole (6.00 g, 20.4 mmol) in THF (50mL). Add sodium hydride (1.7 g, 43 mmol, 60 mass % dispersion in oil)and stir 0.5 hour at RT. Add 4-methylbenzenesulfonyl chloride (5.83 g,30.6 mmol) at 0° C. and allow to warm to RT overnight. Quench with waterand extract with EtOAc (3×). Dry the combined organics over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by column chromatography(EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indole (3.5 g, 7.9 mmol, 39%Yield).

Intermediate 122 6,7-Dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-ol

Dissolve 4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indole (3.5 g, 7.9mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (25 mL). Add water (10 mL),[(2-di-tert-butylphosphino-3,6-dimethoxy-2′,4′,6′-triisopropyl-1,1′-biphenyl)-2-(2′-amino-1,1′-biphenyl)]palladium(II)methanesulfonate (0.71 g, 0.80 mmol) and sodium tert-butoxide (1.9 g, 20mmol). Sparge with nitrogen and heat to 70° C. for 3 hours. Cool to RT,dilute with EtOAc and filter though diatomaceous earth. Dilute withwater and extract with EtOAc (4×). Wash the combined organic extractswith brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate.Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-ol (1.32 g, 3.34 mmol, 42%Yield).

Intermediate 1234-(2-((tert-Butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)ethoxy)-6,7-dichloro-1-tosyl-1H-indole

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-1-tosyl-1H-indol-4-ol (500 mg, 1.26 mmol) in DMF(5 mL). Add cesium carbonate (620 mg, 1.90 mmol) andtert-butyl(2-iodoethoxy)dimethylsilane (760 mg, 2.52 mmol) at RT. Spargewith nitrogen and stir for 2 hours at 60° C. Add water, extract withEtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter and concentrate toyield4-(2-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)ethoxy)-6,7-dichloro-1-tosyl-1H-indole(926 mg, 1.26 mmol, 100% Yield).

Intermediate 124 2-((6,7-Dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)ethanol

Dissolve 4-(2-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)ethoxy)-6,7-dichloro-1-tosyl-1H-indole (920 mg, 1.25 mmol) in MeOH (12 mL) andwater (4 mL). Add NaOH (506 mg, 12.5 mmol) at RT. Stir overnight at 60°C. Add water, extract with EtOAc, wash with 4% aqueous LiCl, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield2-((6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)ethanol (240 mg, 0.926 mmol, 74%Yield).

Intermediate 125 2-((6,7-Dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)oxv)ethanol

Dissolve 2-((6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)ethanol (240 mg, 0.926 mmol)in DMF (5 mL) and add NIS (260 mg, 1.12 mmol) at 0° C. Stir for 1 hourat RT. Quench with saturated aqueous Na₂SO₃, extract with EtOAc, washwith 4% aqueous LiCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate to yield 2-((6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)ethanol(330 mg, 0.843 mmol, 91% Yield).

Intermediate 1262-((6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)ethanol

Suspend 2-((6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)ethanol (330 mg, 0.843mmol), 1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4, 4, 5, 5-tetramethyl-1, 3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H pyrazole (380 mg, 1.34 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (120mg, 0.180 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (290 mg, 2.74 mmol) in 1,4-Dioxane (6 mL) andwater (2 mL). Sparge with nitrogen and heat to 90° C. for 30 min. Coolto RT, dilute with EtOAc, wash with brine, dry over sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography(EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield2-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)ethanol(230 mg, 0.522 mmol, 62% Yield).

EXAMPLE 572-((6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)ethanol

Suspend 2-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)ethanol (230 mg, 0.522 mmol) in 6 N aqueous HCl (4 mL) and stir for 1hour at RT. Concentrate and purify by prep-HPLC to yield2-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)ethanol. (71 mg,0.23 mmol, 43% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 312.2/314.2 (M+H). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO): 12.63 (br s, 1H), 11.62 (s, 1H), 8.33-7.67 (m, 2H), 7.51 (s, 1H),6.71 (s, 1H), 4.97 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.13 (t, J=4.7 Hz, 2H), 3.80 (q,J=4.6 Hz, 2H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 58

Intermediate 127 2-[6,7-Dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-yl]oxyacetonitrile

Dissolve 6, 7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-ol (500 mg, 1.26 mmol)in DMF (3 mL). Add bromoacetonitrile (313 mg, 2.53 mmol) and potassiumcarbonate (175 mg, 1.27 mmol) at 0° C. and stir for 2 hours. Add water,extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleumether) to yield 2-[6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-yl]oxyacetonitrile (1.05 g, 2.12mmol, 80% purity).

Intermediate 128 2-[(6, 7-Dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]acetonitrile

Dissolve 2-[6, 7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-yl]oxyacetonitrile(1.05 g, 2.12 mmol, 80% purity) in THF (5 mL) and add TBAF (10 mL, 10.0mmol, 1M in THF). Stir at RT for 2 hours. Quench with saturated aqueousammonium chloride, extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate to yield 2-[(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]acetonitrile (801 mg, 2.69 mmol). ES-MS(m/z): 240.8/242.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 129 2-[(6, 7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]acetonitrile

Dissolve 2-[(6, 7-dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]acetonitrile (801 mg, 2.69mmol) in DMF (5 mL). Add NIS (742 mg, 3.23 mmol) and stir for 1.5 hoursat RT. Add water, extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography(EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield 2-[(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]acetonitrile (923 mg, 1.89 mmol, 70%Yield).

Intermediate 130 2-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]acetonitrile

Suspend 2-[(6, 7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]acetonitrile (923 mg,2.01 mmol), 1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4, 4, 5, 5-tetramethyl-1, 3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)1H-pyrazole (1.20 g, 4.10 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (310mg, 0.402 mmol) and sodium carbonate (640 mg, 6.04 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane(8 mL) and water (2 mL). Sparge with nitrogen and heat to 90° C. for 2hours. Cool to RT and extract with EtOAc. Wash sequentially withsaturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate and brine, dry over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash columnchromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield 2-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]acetonitrile(297 mg, 0.235 mmol, 12% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 391.1/393.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 58 2-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]acetonitrile

Suspend 2-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]acetonitrile (100 mg, 0.243 mmol) in DCM (3 mL). Add TFA (5 mL) and stirfor 5 hours at RT. Concentrate and purify by prep-HPLC to yield 2-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]acetonitrile (35 mg,0.11 mmol, 46% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 307.2/309.2 (M+H). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO): 12.75 (br s, 1H), 11.82 (br s, 1H), 7.97-7.95 (m, 2H), 7.55 (d,J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 6.94 (s, 1H), 5.31 (s, 2H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 59

EXAMPLE 592-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]acetamide

Suspend2-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]acetonitrile (170mg, 0.443 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (160 mg, 1.16 mmol) in DMSO (3 mL). Add 30%aqueous H₂O₂ (200 mg, 1.76 mmol) at 0° C. and stir for 2 hours at RT.Extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by HPLC to yield2-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]acetamide (72 mg,0.22 mmol, 50% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 325.0/327.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO): 12.69 (br s, 1H), 11.68 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (br s, 2H), 7.49(d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (s, 1H), 7.27 (s, 1H), 6.63 (s, 1H), 4.59 (s,2H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 60

Intermediate 131 2-[6,7-Dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-yl]oxypropanenitrile

Dissolve 6, 7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-ol (800 mg, 2.22 mmol)in DMF (15 mL). Add potassium carbonate (400 mg, 2.89 mmol) and2-bromopropanenitrile (0.41 mL, 4.0 mmol). Stir for 1.5 hours at RT.Quench with water. Collect the precipitate by suction filtration,rinsing with acetonitrile, and dry under vacuum to yield 2-[6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-yl]oxypropanenitrile (850 mg, 2.07mmol, 93% Yield).

Intermediate 132 2-[(6, 7-Dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]propanenitrile

Dissolve 2-[6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-yl]oxypropanenitrile (850 mg, 2.07mmol) in DMF (8 mL) and add potassium fluoride (725 mg, 12.4 mmol) inwater (8 mL). Stir overnight at 100° C. Quench with water and extractwith EtOAc, wash with brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter,and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleumether) to yield 2-[(6, 7-dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]propanenitrile (500mg, 1.47 mmol, 71% Yield).

Intermediate 133 2-[(6,7-Dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]propanenitrile

Dissolve 2-[(6, 7-dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]propanenitrile (500 mg,1.47 mmol) in DMF (8 mL) and add NIS (410 mg, 1.76 mmol) at 0° C. Stirfor 1 hour at RT. Quench with saturated aqueous Na₂S₂O₃ and extract withEtOAc. Wash with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield 2-[(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]propanenitrile (480 mg, 0.944 mmol,64% Yield).

Intermediate 1342-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]propanenitrile

Suspend 2-[(6, 7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]propanenitrile (480mg, 0.944 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2h-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1h-pyrazole(320 mg, 1.12 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (125 mg, 0.188 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (300mg, 2.83 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (9 mL) and water (3 mL). Sparge withnitrogen and heat to 90° C. for 20 min. Cool to RT, quench with water,dilute with EtOAc, wash with brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography(EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield 2-[6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-yl]oxypropanenitrile (150 mg,0.183 mmol, 19% Yield) as a white solid. ES-MS (m/z): 405.0/407.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 60 2-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]propanenitrile

Dissolve 2-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]propane nitrile (100 mg, 0.234 mmol) in 4N HCl/MeOH (3 mL) and stir for2 hours at RT. Concentrate and purify by prep-HPLC to yield2-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]propanenitrile (5mg, 0.016 mmol, 7% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 321.2/323.2 (M+H). ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO): 11.83 (br s, 1H), 7.80 (s, 2H), 7.51 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.00(s, 1H), 5.59 (q, J=6.7 Hz, 1H), 1.70 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 3H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 61

Intermediate 1352-[6,7-Dichloro-3-iodo-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)indol-4-yl]oxyacetonitrile

Suspend 2-[(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]acetonitrile (540 mg,1.46 mmol) in DMF (8 mL). Add NaH (88 mg, 2.2 mmol, 60% dispersion inmineral oil) at 0° C. and stir for 1 hour. Add2-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxymethyl chloride (372 mg, 2.19 mmol) at 0° C. andstir for 3 hours at RT. Quench with H₂O and extract with EtOAc. Washwith brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate.Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield2-[6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)indol-4-yl]oxyacetonitrile(430 mg, 0.778 mmol, 53% Yield).

Intermediate 1362-[6,7-Dichloro-3-imidazol-1-yl-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)indol-4-yl]oxyacetonitrile

Suspend2-[6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)indol-4-yl]oxyacetonitrile(300 mg, 0.543 mmol), imidazole (75 mg, 1.1 mmol), Cu₂O (16 mg, 0.11mmol), BFMO (56 mg, 0.22 mmol) and K₃PO₄ (233 mg, 1.09 mmol) in DMSO (6mL). Sparge with nitrogen and stir at 120° C. for 1.5 hours undermicrowave. Cool to RT, dilute with EtOAc, wash sequentially withsaturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate and brine, dry over sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography(EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield2-[6,7-dichloro-3-imidazol-1-yl-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)indol-4-yl]oxyacetonitrile(50 mg, 0.096 mmol, 18% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 437.0/439.1 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 612-[(6,7-Dichloro-3-imidazol-1-yl-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]acetonitrile

Suspend 2-[6,7-dichloro-3-imidazol-1-yl-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)indol-4-yl]oxyacetonitrile (40 mg, 0.077 mmol) in DCM (1.5 mL). Add TFA (0.75 mL) and stirfor 1 hour at RT. Concentrate and dilute with THF (6 mL). Add 28%aqueous NH₃ (1 mL) and stir for 2 hours at RT. Concentrate and purify byprep-HPLC to yield2-[(6,7-dichloro-3-imidazol-1-yl-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]acetonitrile (13 mg,0.044 mmol, 57% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 307.0/309.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO): 12.23 (s, 1H), 8.07 (br s, 1H), 7.78 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (brs, 1H), 7.17 (br s, 1H), 7.05 (s, 1H), 5.18 (s, 2H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 62

Intermediate 137 4-Bromo-6, 7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indole

Dissolve 4-bromo-6, 7-dichloro-1H-indole (13.0 g, 36.8 mmol) in DMF (150mL) and add NIS (9.30 g, 41.0 mmol). Stir for 4 hours at RT. Quench withwater and stir vigorously for 15 minutes. Dilute with EtOAc, wash withbrine, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield 4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indole (13.2 g, 23.6 mmol, 64% Yield).

Intermediate 138 4-Bromo-6, 7-dichloro-3-iodo-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indole

Dissolve 4-bromo-6, 7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indole (1.30 g, 23.3 mmol) inTHF (200 mL) and add to a suspension of NaH (1.73 g, 43.3 mmol, 60%dispersion in mineral oil) in THF (100 mL) at 0° C. After stirring for 1hour at 25° C., add TsCl (8.24 g, 43.2 mmol) at 0° C. Stir overnight atRT. Quench with water and stir vigorously for 15 min. Extract withEtOAc, wash with brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Triturate with EtOAc/petroleum ether (1:3) to yield4-bromo-6, 7-dichloro-3-iodo-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indole (6.10 g, 10.0mmol, 43% Yield).

Intermediate 139 4-Bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole

Suspend 4-bromo-6, 7-dichloro-3-iodo-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indole (5.10 g,8.42 mmol), 1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-4-(4, 4, 5, 5-tetramethyl-1, 3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazole (2.81 g, 10.1 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (650 mg,0.844 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (2.70 g, 25.0 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (90. mL) andwater (15 mL). Sparge with nitrogen and heat to 90° C. for 1 hour. Coolto RT, dilute with EtOAc, wash sequentially with saturated aqueoussodium bicarbonate and brine, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleumether) and triturate with CH₃CN to yield 4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole(3.00 g, 6.01 mmol, 59% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 568.0/570.0/571.9 (M+H).

Intermediate 140 N-[2-[tert-Butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine

Suspend 4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole(500 mg, 0.834 mmol), 2-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)ethanamine (465mg, 2.52 mmol), (t-Bu₃P)₂Pd (130 mg, 0.249 mmol) and t-BuONa (290 mg,2.93 mmol) in toluene (30 mL). Stir overnight at 100° C. under N₂. Coolto RT, dilute with EtOAc, wash sequentially with saturated aqueoussodium bicarbonate and brine, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleumether) to yieldN-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine(160 mg, 0.273 mmol, 32% yield). ES-MS (m/z): 509.2/511.2 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 62 2-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]ethanol

DissolveN-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine(160 mg, 0.273 mmol) in 6 N aqueous HCl (10 mL). Stir for 2 hours at RTand concentrate. Purify by prep-HPLC to yield2-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]ethanol (62 mg,0.19 mmol, 71% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 311.0/313.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO): 12.94 (br s, 1H), 11.42 (s, 1H), 7.72 (br s, 2H), 7.13 (d, J=2.3Hz, 1H), 6.24 (s, 1H), 4.94 (br s, 1H), 4.71 (br s, 1H), 3.52 (t, J=5.4Hz, 2H), 3.13 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 2H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLES 63 & 64

Intermediate 141 tert-Butyl N-[6, 7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-yl] carbamate

Dissolve 4-bromo-6, 7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl) indole (1.05 g, 2.25mmol), tert-butyl carbamate (580 mg, 4.95 mmol), Pd₂(dba)₃ (200 mg,0.218 mmol), Xantphos (250 mg, 0.432 mmol) and cesium carbonate (1.80 g,5.52 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (20 mL). Sparge with nitrogen and heat to 100°C. overnight. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash columnchromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield tert-butyl N-[6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl) indol-4-yl] carbamate (1.00 g, 1.98 mmol,88% Yield).

Intermediate 142 tert-Butyl N-(cyanomethyl)-N-[6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl) indol-4-yl] carbamate

Dissolve tert-butyl N-[6, 7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl) indol-4-yl]carbamate (1.00 g, 1.98 mmol) in DMF (15 mL). Add NaH (400 mg, 10.0mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil) at 0° C. and stir for 1 hour. Addbromoacetonitrile (1.20 g, 10.0 mmol) at 0° C. Stir at RT for 2 hours.Quench with water and extract with EtOAc, wash with brine, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield tert-butylN-(cyanomethyl)-N-[6, 7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl) indol-4-yl]carbamate (630 mg, 1.16 mmol, 59% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 494.0/496.0(M+H).

Intermediate 143 tert-Butyl N-(cyanomethyl)-N-(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl) carbamate

Dissolve tert-butyl N-(cyanomethyl)-N-[6, 7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-yl] carbamate (630 mg, 1.16 mmol) in THF (8 mL). Add TBAF (3.5mL, 3.50 mmol, 1 M in THF) and stir at RT for 2 hours. Dilute withEtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous ammonium chloride, dry over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash columnchromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield tert-butylN-(cyanomethyl)-N-(6, 7-dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl) carbamate (370 mg, 1.03mmol, 89% Yield).

Intermediate 144 tert-Butyl N-(cyanomethyl)-N-(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl) carbamate

Dissolve tert-butyl N-(cyanomethyl)-N-(6, 7-dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate (370 mg, 1.03 mmol) in DMF (6 mL). Add NIS (262 mg, 1.14 mmol)and stir at RT for 2 hours. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with water, brine,dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter and concentrate. Purify byflash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield tert-butylN-(cyanomethyl)-N-(6, 7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl) carbamate (360mg, 0.734 mmol, 71% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 466.0/467.9 (M+H).

Intermediate 145 tert-Butyl N-(cyanomethyl)-N-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]carbamate

Dissolve tert-butylN-(cyanomethyl)-N-(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate (330 mg,0.673 mmol),1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazole(281 mg, 1.01 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (90 mg, 0.13 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (215 mg,2.02 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (6 mL, 99.5 mass %) and water (1.5 mL). Spargewith nitrogen and heat to 90° C. for 2.5 hours. Concentrate and purifyby flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yieldtert-butyl N-(cyanomethyl)-N-[6, 7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl] carbamate (230 mg, 0.399 mmol,59% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 490.2/492.2 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 63 2-[[6, 7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]acetonitrile

Dissolve tert-butyl N-(cyanomethyl)-N-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]carbamate (230 mg, 0.399 mmol) in DCM (3 mL). Add TFA (1.5 mL) and stirat RT for 2 hours. Concentrate and neutralize with saturated aqueoussodium bicarbonate. Extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by prep-HPLC to yield 2-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]acetonitrile (8 mg,0.024 mmol) ES-MS (m/z): 306.2/308.2 (M+H). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO):12.95 (br s, 1H), 11.61 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.69 (br s, 2H), 7.22 (d,J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 6.49 (s, 1H), 5.20 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 4.33 (d, J=6.8 Hz,2H).

EXAMPLE 64 2-[[6, 7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]acetamide

Dissolve 2-[[6, 7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]acetonitrile (140 mg, 0.220 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (170 mg, 1.23 mmol) in DMSO(3.5 mL). Add 30% aqueous H₂O₂ (140 mg) drop-wise at 0° C. Stir at RTfor 2 hours. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by prep-HPLC to yield2-[[6, 7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]acetamide (30mg, 0.093 mmol, 42% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 324.0/326.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO): 12.96 (br s, 1H), 11.47 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.96-7.54 (m,2H), 7.51 (s, 1H), 7.16 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.14 (s, 1H), 6.05 (s, 1H),5.28 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 3.67 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 2H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLES 65 & 66

Intermediate 146 tert-ButylN-[6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-yl]-N-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)carbamate

Dissolve tert-butylN-[6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-yl]carbamate (7.20 g, 14.0mmol) in DMF (80 mL). Add NaH (1.70 g, 43.0 mmol, 60% dispersion inmineral oil) and stir for 1 hour at 0° C. Add SEM-Cl (3.80 mL, 21 mmol)and stir for 2 hours at 0° C. Quench with saturated aqueous ammoniumchloride. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with brine, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter and concentrate to yield tert-butylN-[6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-yl]-N-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl) carbamate (7.58 g,12.6 mmol, 88% Yield).

Intermediate 147 tert-ButylN-(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl)-N-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)carbamate

Dissolve tert-butylN-[6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-yl]-N-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)carbamate (7.58 g, 12.6 mmol) in water (18 mL) and MeOH (70 mL).Add NaOH (5.02 g, 126 mmol). Stir overnight at 60° C. Cool to RT,concentrate, and dilute with water. Extract with EtOAc, wash with brine,dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate to yield tert-butylN-(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl)-N-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)carbamate(4.48 g, 9.87 mmol, 79% Yield).

Intermediate 148 tert-ButylN-(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)-N-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)carbamate

Dissolve tert-butylN-(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl)-N-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)carbamate(4.48 g, 9.87 mmol) in DMF (50 mL) and add NIS (2.49 g, 10.8 mmol). Stirfor 2 hours at RT. Quench with water and stir for 5 min. Dilute withEtOAc, wash with brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum) toyield tert-butylN-(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)-N-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)carbamate (4.58 g, 7.81 mmol, 79% Yield).

Intermediate 149 tert-ButylN-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]-N-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)carbamate

Suspend tert-butylN-(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)-N-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)carbamate (3.30 g, 5.60 mmol), 1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4, 4, 5,5-tetramethyl-1, 3, 2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole (460 mg, 1.60mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (750 mg, 1.13 mmol)) and Na₂CO₃ (1.80 g, 17.0 mmol)in 1,4-dioxane (40 mL) and water (9 mL). Sparge with nitrogen and heatto 90° C. for 3 hours. Cool to RT, dilute with EtOAc, wash sequentiallywith saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate and brine, dry over sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography(EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield tert-butylN-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]-N-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)carbamate (1.67 g, 2.73 mmol, 48% Yield). ES-MS (m/z):524.8/526.8 (M+H, −tBu).

Intermediate 150 6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-aminehydrochloric acid salt

Suspend tert-butylN-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]-N-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)carbamate(1.67 g, 2.73 mmol) in MeOH (5 mL). Add 4 N HCl/MeOH (15 mL) and stirfor 2.5 hours at RT. Concentrate and triturate with EtOAc, collecting bysuction filtration, to yield6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine (770 mg, 2.59 mmol,95% Yield, HCl salt). ES-MS (m/z): 267.0/269.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 151[2-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]-2-oxo-ethyl]acetate

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine (200 mg,0.670 mmol) and TEA (0.4 mL) in DCM (5 mL). Add acetoxyacetyl chloride(113 mg, 0.810 mmol). Stir for 2 hours at 0° C. Quench with water andstir vigorously for 15 min. Extract with DCM, wash with brine, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate to yield[2-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]-2-oxo-ethyl]acetate (240 mg, 0.260 mmol, 39% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 366.8/368.8 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 65N-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]-2-hydroxy-acetamide

Suspend[2-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]-2-oxo-ethyl]acetate (180 mg, 0.240 mmol) in THF (5 mL) and water (1 mL). AddLiOH·H₂O (145, mg, 3.46 mmol) and stir for 2 hours at RT. Concentrateand dilute with EtOAc and water. Adjust to pH 8 with saturated aqueousNaHCO₃, extract with EtOAc, wash with brine, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by prep-HPLC to yieldN-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]-2-hydroxy-acetamide(41.18 mg, 0.13 mmol, 53% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 325.2/327.2 (M+H). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO): 12.91 (br s, 1H), 11.84 (br s, 1H), 9.28 (s, 1H), 8.15(s, 1H), 7.96-7.48 (m, 2H), 7.35 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 5.56 (t, J=5.6 Hz,1H), 3.82 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H).

EXAMPLE 66 N-[6, 7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]acetamide

Dissolve 6, 7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine (20 mg,0.071 mmol) in acetic acid (1 mL). Add acetic anhydride (0.01 mL, 0.1mmol). Stir at RT for 2 hours. Concentrate and dilute with methanol (2mL), then add K₂CO₃ (100 mg, 0.723 mmol). Stir at RT for 0.5 hour.Combine with another batch run at half scale for work up andpurification. Dilute with water, extract EtOAc, wash with brine, dryover anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter and concentrate. Purify byprep-HPLC to yieldN-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]acetamide (19 mg,0.060 mmol, 56% combined yield) as a white solid. ES-MS (m/z):309.2/311.2 (M+H). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 12.90 (br s, 1H), 11.80 (s,1H), 9.03 (s, 1H), 7.94-7.51 (m, 2H), 7.42-7.39 (m, 2H), 1.82 (s, 3H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 67

Intermediate 152 N-(3-Benzyloxycyclobutyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine

Dissolve 6, 7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine (145 mg,0.489 mmol) in MeOH (6 mL). Add acetic acid (30 mg, 0.50 mmol) to adjustto pH 5 and stir 0.5 hour at RT. Add 3-(benzyloxy)cyclobutanone (267 mg,1.47 mmol) to the mixture and stir 0.5 hour at RT. Add sodiumcyanoborohydride (97 mg, 1.5 mmol) to the mixture and stir at RTovernight. Dilute with EtOAc, wash sequentially with saturated aqueoussodium bicarbonate and brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter,and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/hexane) toyield N-(3-benzyloxycyclobutyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine (100 mg, 0.206 mmol, 42%Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 427.0/429.1 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 67A 3-((6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)amino)cyclobutanol

Dissolve N-(3-benzyloxycyclobutyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine (100 mg, 0.206 mmol) inTFA (2 mL) and stir at 90° C. overnight. Concentrate and dilute withMeOH (2 mL) and add potassium carbonate (57 mg, 0.41 mmol) and stir 2hours at RT. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter and concentrate. Purify by prep-TLC(DCM:MeOH=10:1) to yield 3-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)amino)cyclobutanol (35 mg,0.095 mmol, 46% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 337.0/339.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 67 (cis)-3-((6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)amino)cyclobutanol

Purify the cis/trans mixture of 3-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)amino)cyclobutanol (55 mg,0.15 mmol) by SFC (Instrument SFC-80, Method Column: DAICEL CHIRALPAK AD250 mm*30 mm*10 um, Condition: 0.1% NH₄OH-EtOH. Begin B 30, End B 30,Flowrate: 70 ml/min, Injections 60) to yield (cis)-3-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)amino)cyclobutanol (14 mg,0.041 mmol, 27% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 337.0/339.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO): 12.82 (br s, 1H), 11.46 (br s, 1H), 7.74 (s, 2H), 7.15 (s, 1H),6.09 (s, 1H), 5.09 (br s, 1H), 4.67 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 3.85 (quintet,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 3.42-3.34 (m, 1H), 2.75-2.64 (m, 2H), 1.49-1.39 (m, 2H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 68

Intermediate 154 3-(6, 7-Dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl) propanoic acid

Dissolve methyl 3-(6, 7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl) propanoate (340 mg, 1.25mmol) in water (5 mL) and THF (5 mL). Add NaOH (400 mg, 10.0 mmol). Stirat RT overnight. Acidify with 1N HCl to pH 4. Dilute with water, extractwith EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter and concentrate toyield 3-(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl) propanoic acid (320 mg, 1.18 mmol,94% Yield).

Intermediate 155 7, 8-Dichloro-2, 3-dihydropyrrolo[1, 2-a] indol-1-one

Dissolve 3-(6, 7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl) propanoic acid (220 mg, 0.810mmol) in DCM (5 mL) and add DMAP (198 mg, 1.62 mmol). Stir at RT for 10minutes and add EDCI (314 mg, 1.62 mmol). Stir at 45° C. overnight.Dilute with water, extract with DCM, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography(EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield 7, 8-dichloro-2, 3-dihydropyrrolo[1,2-a] indol-1-one (220 mg, 0.916 mmol, 85% Yield).

Intermediate 156 4-Bromo-7, 8-dichloro-2, 3-dihydropyrrolo[1, 2-a]indol-1-one

Dissolve 7, 8-dichloro-2, 3-dihydropyrrolo[1, 2-a] indol-1-one (190 mg,0.791 mmol) in DMF (3 mL) and add NBS (155 mg, 0.871 mmol). Stir at RTovernight. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with water and brine, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield 4-bromo-7,8-dichloro-2, 3-dihydropyrrolo[1, 2-a] indol-1-one (130 mg, 0.387 mmol,49% Yield).

Intermediate 157 7,8-Dichloro-4-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydropyrrolo[1,2-a] indol-1-one

Suspend 4-bromo-7,8-dichloro-2,3-dihydropyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-one (100mg, 0.298 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2h-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1h-pyrazole(97 mg, 0.34 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (20 mg, 0.030 mmol) and sodiumcarbonate (63 mg, 0.59 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) and water (0.5 mL).Sparge with nitrogen and heat to 90° C. for 3 hours. Cool to RT andconcentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleumether) to yield 7,8-dichloro-4-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydropyrrolo[1,2-a] indol-1-one (30 mg, 0.062 mmol, 16% Yield). ES-MS (m/z):390.3/391.9 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 68 7, 8-Dichloro-4-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydropyrrolo[1, 2-a]indol-1-one

Dissolve 7,8-dichloro-4-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydropyrrolo [1,2-a] indol-1-one (30 mg, 0.062 mmol) in DCM (1 mL) and add TFA (0.5 mL).Stir at RT for 2 hours and concentrate. Purify by prep-HPLC to yield 7,8-dichloro-4-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydropyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-one (6.4mg, 0.021 mmol, 34% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 306.2/308.2 (M+H). ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO): 13.15 (br s, 1H), 8.22 (br s, 1H), 7.91 (br s, 1H), 7.80 (d,J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 3.29-3.22 (m, 2H), 3.21-3.13 (m,2H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 69

Intermediate 1543,4-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indole-8-carboxylicacid

Dissolve ethyl3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indole-8-carboxylate (1.48 g, 2.02 mmol, 33% purity) in THF (15 mL),water (5 mL) and methanol (10 mL) and add LiOH·H₂O (275 mg, 6.55 mmol)at RT. Stir for 1 hour at 50° C. Add water and wash with MTBE. Adjustthe pH of aqueous layer to 3 with 1 N aqueous HCl and extract withEtOAc. Dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate.Triturate with ACN to yield3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indole-8-carboxylicacid (174 mg, 0.432 mmol, 33% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 349.6/351.6 (M+1).

Intermediate 1553,4-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indole-8-carboxamide

Suspend3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indole-8-carboxylicacid (170 mg, 0.422 mmol), EDCI (100 mg, 0.511 mmol), HOBt (75 mg, 0.53mmol) and TEA (0.3 mL, 2 mmol) in DMF (3 mL) and stir at RT for 15minutes. Add NH₄Cl (45 mg, 0.84 mmol) and stir at RT overnight. Addwater, extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter,and concentrate. Purify by trituration with ACN to yield3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indole-8-carboxamide(85 mg, 0.23 mmol, 52% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 349.1/351.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 1563,4-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indole-8-carbonitrile

Suspend3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indole-8-carboxamide(85 mg, 0.23 mmol), TFAA (0.5 mL) and pyridine (0.050 mL) in 1,4-dioxaneand stir at RT for 2 hours. Add 1 N aqueous HCl and extract with EtOAc.Dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify bytrituration with petroleum ether to yield3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indole-8-carbonitrile(88 mg, 0.23 mmol, 99% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 331.1/333.1 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 693,4-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-8-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indole

Suspend 3, 4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6, 7, 8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indole-8-carbonitrile (88 mg, 0.23 mmol) in DMF(2 mL). Add NH₄Cl (40 mg, 0.75 mmol) and NaN₃ (130 mg, 1.98 mmol). Stirat 80° C. overnight. Dilute with water and extract with EtOAc. Wash withbrine twice, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate.Purify by prep-HPLC to yield3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-8-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6, 7, 8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indole (27 mg, 0.072 mmol, 32% Yield). ES-MS(m/z): 374.3/376.2 (M+H). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 13.04 (br s, 1H), 7.87(br s, 2H), 7.59 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.05 (dt,J=12.2, 4.3 Hz, 1H), 4.51 (td, J=11.6, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 3.25 (dd, J=16.4,10.5 Hz, 2H), 2.63-2.55 (m, 2H), 2.36-2.25 (m, 1H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 71

Intermediate 157 4-Bromo-6-chloro-7-fluoro-1H-indole

Dissolve 5-bromo-1-chloro-2-fluoro-3-nitro-benzene (19.1 g, 67.6 mmol)in THF (100 mL). Cool to −60° C. under nitrogen and add vinylmagnesiumbromide solution (270 mL, 270 mmol, 1 M in THF) drop-wise via anaddition funnel. Stir at low temperature for 2 hours. Slowly quench withsaturated aqueous NH₄Cl at 0° C. Add water and extract with EtOAc, washwith brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate.Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield4-bromo-6-chloro-7-fluoro-1H-indole (2.10 g, 7.60 mmol, 11% Yield).

Intermediate 158 4-Bromo-6-chloro-7-fluoro-1-tosyl-1H-indole

Suspend NaH (920 mg, 23.0 mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil) in DMF(15 mL). Add a solution of 4-bromo-6-chloro-7-fluoro-1H-indole (2.10 g,7.61 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) dropwise at 0° C. Stir at 0° C. for 1 hour,then add 4-methylbenzenesulfonyl chloride (3.63 g, 19.0 mmol)portion-wise at 0° C. Stir at RT for 3 hours. Quench with ice-water andextract with EtOAc. Wash with brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography(EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield4-bromo-6-chloro-7-fluoro-1-tosyl-1H-indole (2.70 g, 6.03 mmol, 80%Yield).

Intermediate 159 6-Chloro-7-fluoro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl) indol-4-ol

Suspend 4-bromo-6-chloro-7-fluoro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indole (2.70 g,6.03 mmol), sodium tert-butoxide (1.49 g, 15.0 mmol) andtert-BuBrettPhos-Pd-G₃ (530 mg, 0.608 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (50 mL) andwater (13 mL). Sparge with nitrogen and heat to 65° C. for 3 hours.Concentrate and acidify to pH 2 with 1 N aqueous HCl. Extract withEtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate.Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield6-chloro-7-fluoro-1-(p-tolyl sulfonyl) indol-4-ol (1.70 g, 4.75 mmol,79% Yield).

Intermediate 160 2-[6-Chloro-7-fluoro-1-(p-tolyl sulfonyl) indol-4-yl]oxyacetonitrile

Dissolve 6-chloro-7-fluoro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl) indol-4-ol (1.70 g, 4.75mmol) in DMF (25 mL). Add bromoacetonitrile (1.14 g, 9.50 mmol) andpotassium carbonate (860 mg, 6.22 mmol). Stir at RT for 2 hours. Dilutewith water and extract with EtOAc. Dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography(EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield2-[6-chloro-7-fluoro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl) indol-4-yl] oxyacetonitrile(1.80 g, 4.51 mmol, 95% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): (M+H).

Intermediate 161 2-[(6-Chloro-7-fluoro-1H-indol-4-yl) oxy] acetonitrile

Dissolve 2-[6-chloro-7-fluoro-1-(p-tolyl sulfonyl) indol-4-yl]oxyacetonitrile (1.80 g, 4.50 mmol) in THF (25 mL). Add TBAF (14 mL, 1 Min THF) and stir at RT for 2 hours. Dilute with EtOAc, wash withsaturated aqueous NH₄Cl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter andconcentrate to yield2-[(6-chloro-7-fluoro-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]acetonitrile (1.05 g, 4.44 mmol,98% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 225.0/226.9 (M+H).

Intermediate 162 2-[(6-Chloro-7-fluoro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl) oxy]acetonitrile

Dissolve 2-[(6-chloro-7-fluoro-1H-indol-4-yl) oxy] acetonitrile (110 mg,0.465 mmol) in DMF (3 mL). Add NIS (117 mg, 0.510 mmol) and stir at RTfor 1 hour. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous sodiumsulfite, and brine. Dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleumether) to yield 2-[(6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl) oxy]acetonitrile (140 mg, 0.379 mmol, 82% Yield) as a yellow solid.

Intermediate 1632-[[6-Chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1h-indol-4-yl]oxy] acetonitrile

Dissolve 2-[(6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]acetonitrile(140 mg, 0.379 mmol),1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazole(158 mg, 0.569 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (25 mg, 0.038 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (121mg, 1.14 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) and water (0.75 mL). Sparge withnitrogen and heat to 90° C. for 1 hour. Concentrate and purify by flashcolumn chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield2-[[6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy] acetonitrile (100 mg, 0.189 mmol, 50% Yield). ES-MS (m/z):375.1/377.1 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 70 2-[[6-Chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl] oxy]acetonitrile

Dissolve2-[[6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]acetonitrile (100 mg, 0.189 mmol) in DCM (3 mL). Add TFA (1 mL) and stir atRT for 2 hours. Concentrate and purify by prep-HPLC to yield2-[[6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]acetonitrile(19 mg, 0.064 mmol, 34% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 291.0/293.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO): 12.75 (br s, 1H), 12.04 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.82 (s,2H), 7.56 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 6.78 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 1H), 5.27 (s, 2H).

EXAMPLE 71 2-[[6-Chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl] oxy]acetamide

Dissolve2-[[6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]acetonitrile(110 mg, 0.360 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (124 mg, 0.897 mmol) in DMSO (2.5 mL).Add 30% aqueous H₂O₂ (160 mg, 1.41 mmol) dropwise at 0° C. Stir at RTfor 2 hours and filter. Purify the filtrate by prep-HPLC to yield2-[[6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]acetamide(54 mg, 0.17 mmol, 49% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 309.0/311.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO): 12.69 (br s, 1H), 11.90 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.26-7.65(m, 2H), 7.50 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (s, 1H), 7.23 (s, 1H), 6.46 (d,J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 4.54 (s, 2H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 72

Intermediate 1642-[6-Chloro-7-fluoro-3-iodo-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl) indol-4-yl]oxyacetonitrile

Dissolve 2-[(6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl) oxy]acetonitrile(300 mg, 0.813 mmol) in DMF (5 mL). Add NaH (50 mg, 1.3 mmol, 60% inmineral oil) at 0° C. Stir at 0° C. for 1 hour. Add SEM-Cl (210 mg, 1.23mmol) dropwise at 0° C. Stir at RT for 2 hours. Quench with water,extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleumether) to yield2-[6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-iodo-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl) indol-4-yl]oxyacetonitrile (270 mg, 0.561 mmol, 69% Yield).

Intermediate 1652-[6-Chloro-7-fluoro-3-imidazol-1-yl-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)indol-4-yl] oxyacetonitrile

Dissolve2-[6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-iodo-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)indol-4-yl]oxyacetonitrile(30 mg, 0.059 mmol), imidazole (13 mg, 0.19 mmol), CuI (3 mg, 0.02mmol), 8-hydroxyquinoline (4 mg, 0.03 mmol) and K₃PO₄ (41 mg, 0.19 mmol)in DMSO (1.5 mL). Sparge with nitrogen and heat to 100° C. overnight.Combine four parallel reaction mixtures of the same scale, dilute withwater, extract with EtOAc, wash with brine, dry over sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography(EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield2-[6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-imidazol-1-yl-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)indol-4-yl] oxyacetonitrile (55 mg, 0.11 mmol, 45% Yield). ES-MS (m/z):420.9/422.8 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 722-[(6-Chloro-7-fluoro-3-imidazol-1-yl-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]acetonitrile

Dissolve2-[6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-imidazol-1-yl-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)indol-4-yl]oxyacetonitrile (50 mg, 0.097 mmol) in DCM (3 mL). Add TFA (1 mL) and stirat RT for 1.5 hours. Concentrate and dilute with THF (3 mL), then add28% aqueous ammonia (0.5 mL). Stir at RT for 2 hours. Concentrate andpurify by prep-HPLC to yield2-[(6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-imidazol-1-yl-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]acetonitrile (15mg, 0.051 mmol, 52% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 291.0/293.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO): 12.45 (s, 1H), 8.03 (br s, 1H), 7.80 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 7.47(br s, 1H), 7.15 (br s, 1H), 6.91 (d, J=4.9 Hz, 1H), 5.14 (s, 2H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 73

Intermediate 166 Ethyl(2E)-2-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-8,9-dihydro-6H-pyrido[1, 2-a] indol-7-ylidene] acetate

Suspend NaH (32 mg, 0.80 mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil) and15-crown-5 (20 mg, 0.091 mmol) in THF (2 mL). Add triethylphosphonoacetate (181 mg, 0.799 mmol) in THF (1 mL) dropwise at 0° C.Stir at RT for 1 hour. Cool to 0° C. and add 3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-8,9-dihydro-6H-pyrido[1, 2-a]indol-7-one (200 mg, 0.445 mmol) in THF (1mL) dropwise at 0° C. Stir at RT for 3 hours. Quench with water, extractwith EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate.Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yieldethyl (2E)-2-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-8,9-dihydro-6H-pyrido[1, 2-a] indol-7-ylidene] acetate (190 mg, 0.380mmol, 85% Yield).

Intermediate 167 Ethyl2-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]acetate

Dissolve ethyl(2E)-2-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-8,9-dihydro-6H-pyrido[1, 2-a] indol-7-ylidene] acetate (190 mg, 0.380mmol) in EtOAc (8 mL). Add 5% Pt/C (190 mg). Purge with hydrogen gas andstir at RT overnight (50 psi). Filter through a pad of diatomaceousearth. Add additional 5% Pt/C (190 mg) and stir at RT overnight under H₂(50 psi). Concentrate and purify by flash column chromatography(EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield ethyl2-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6, 7, 8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]acetate (110 mg, 0.219 mmol, 58%Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 475.8/477. (M+H).

Intermediate 168 2-[3,4-Dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6, 7, 8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1, 2-a] indol-7-yl] ethanol

Dissolve ethyl2-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]acetate(80 mg, 0.16 mmol) in DCM (3 mL) under nitrogen. Add DIBAL-H (0.80 mL, 1mol/L in toluene) at −78° C. by syringe. Stir at RT for 3 hours. Quenchwith water, extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography(EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield2-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6, 7, 8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1, 2-a]indol-7-yl]ethanol (95 mg, 0.20 mmol, 92%Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 434.2/436.2 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 73 2-[3, 4-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6, 7, 8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1, 2-a] indol-7-yl] ethanol

Dissolve2-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]ethanol (95 mg, 0.20 mmol) in 4N HCl/1,4-dioxane (3 mL). Stirat RT for 2 hours and concentrate. Purify by prep-HPLC to yield2-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]ethanol(33 mg, 0.093 mmol, 46% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 350.2/352.2 (M+H). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO): 12.95 (br s, 1H), 7.85 (s, 2H), 7.56 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H),7.21 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 5.01 (dd, J=12.0, 5.0 Hz, 1H), 4.69-4.41 (m,1H), 3.98 (dd, J=12.0, 10.4 Hz, 1H), 3.58 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.05 (ddd,J=17.0, 4.9, 3.5 Hz, 1H), 2.94 (ddd, J=17.0, 11.4, 5.6 Hz, 1H),2.22-2.09 (m, 1H), 2.05-1.94 (m, 1H), 1.60 (q, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 1.45 (qd,J=11.8, 5.4 Hz, 1H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 74

Intermediate 1694-Chloro-N-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]butanamide

Suspend 3, 4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6, 7, 8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-amine (80 mg, 0.18 mmol) and TEA (0.2mL) in DCM (3 mL). Add 4-chlorobutyryl chloride (38 mg, 0.27 mmol) at 0°C. and stir for 1 hour. Quench with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonateand dilute with water. Extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography(EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield4-chloro-N-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]butanamide(65 mg, 0.11 mmol, 65% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 509.2/511.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 1701-[3,4-Dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]pyrrolidin-2-one

Suspend4-chloro-N-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6, 7,8, 9-tetrahydropyrido[1, 2-a]indol-7-yl]butanamide (65 mg, 0.11 mmol) inTHF (3 mL). Add t-BuOK (30 mg, 0.26 mmol) and stir 2 hours at RT. Quenchwith water and extract with EtOAc, concentrate the aqueous phase toyield 1-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6, 7, 8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]pyrrolidin-2-one (45 mg, 0.086 mmol,75% Yield).

EXAMPLE 741-[3,4-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]pyrrolidin-2-one

Suspend 1-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6, 7, 8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]pyrrolidin-2-one (45 mg, 0.086 mmol)in DCM (6 mL). Add TFA (2 mL) and stir for 2 hours at RT. Concentrateand purify by prep. HPLC to yield1-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]pyrrolidin-2-one(2.01 mg, 0.0051 mmol, 6% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 389.2/391.2 (M+H). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO): 13.02 (br s, 1H), 8.10-7.66 (m, 2H), 7.58 (d, J=8.5 Hz,1H), 7.24 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 4.91 (dd, J=11.4, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 4.47-4.37(m, 1H), 4.30 (dd, J=11.4, 10.5 Hz, 1H), 3.38-3.51 (m, 1H), 3.19-3.04(m, 2H), 2.54-2.50 (m, 1H), 2.30 (dd, J=8.2, 7.4 Hz, 2H), 2.03-1.92 (m,4H).

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Intermediate 171 6,7-Dichloro-1H-indole-2-carboxamide

Suspend 6,7-dichloro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (5.00 g, 17.4 mmol),EDCI (4.10 g, 21.0 mmol), HOBt (3.00 g, 21.1 mmol) and TEA (12 mL, 86.1mmol) in DMF (50 mL) and stir 15 minutes at RT. Add NH₄Cl (1.90 g, 36.0mmol) and stir overnight. Add water, extract with EtOAc, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield6,7-dichloro-1H-indole-2-carboxamide (1.84 g, 7.87 mmol, 45% Yield).

Intermediate 172 6,7-Dichloro-1H-indole-2-carbonitrile

Suspend3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indole-8-carboxamide(85 mg, 0.23 mmol), POCl₃ (2.4 mL, 25 mmol) and imidazole (900 mg, 13.2mmol) in chloroform and stir overnight at 65° C. Concentrate and quenchwith saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate. Dilute water and extract withDCM. Wash with 1 N aqueous HCl. Dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter and concentrate to yield 6,7-dichloro-1H-indole-2-carbonitrile(1.35 g, 6.40 mmol, 87% Yield).

Intermediate 173 Ethyl 2-(6,7-dichloro-2-cyano-1H-indol-1-yl)acetate

Dissolve ethyl 6,7-dichloro-1H-indole-2-carbonitrile (1.35 g, 6.40 mmol)in DMF (15 mL). Add cesium carbonate (3.00 g, 9.20 mmol) and ethyl2-bromoacetate (1.4 mL, 12 mmol) at RT. Stir 1.5 hours at 80° C. Addwater and filter the precipitate, wash with water, then dry under vacuumto yield ethyl 2-(6,7-dichloro-2-cyano-1H-indol-1-yl)acetate (1.81 g,6.09 mmol, 100% Yield).

Intermediate 174 6,7-Dichloro-1,2-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-3(4H)-one

Suspend ethyl 2-(6,7-dichloro-2-cyano-1H-indol-1-yl)acetate (1.81 g,6.09 mmol) and CoCl₂ (1.61 g, 12.2 mmol) in methanol (20 mL) and THF (10mL). Add NaBH₄ (1.41 g, 36.5 mmol) portion-wise at 0° C. Stir 3 hours at0° C. Add water, extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography(MeOH/DCM) to yield6,7-dichloro-1,2-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-3(4H)-one (580 mg, 2.16mmol, 36% Yield).

Intermediate 175 6,7-Dichloro-10-iodo-1,2-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-3(4H)-one

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-1,2-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-3(4H)-one (580 mg,2.16 mmol) in DMF (6 mL) and add NIS (600 mg, 2.59 mmol) at 0° C. Stirfor 1 hour at RT. Quench with water, filter the precipitate, wash withwater and MeCN to yield6,7-dichloro-10-iodo-1,2-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-3(4H)-one (620 mg,1.55 mmol, 95% Yield).

Intermediate 1766,7-Dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2-dihydropyrazin[1,2-a]indol-3(4H)-one

Suspend 6,7-dichloro-10-iodo-1,2-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-3 (4H)-one(620 mg, 1.55 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(475 mg, 1.71 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (206 mg, 0.310 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (492mg, 4.64 mmol) in 1,4-Dioxane (6 mL) and water (3 mL). Sparge withnitrogen and heat to 90° C. for 20 min. Cool to RT, dilute with EtOAc,wash with brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography (MeOH/DCM) to yield6,7-dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2-dihydropyrazin[1,2-a]indol-3(4H)-one(506 mg, 1.12 mmol, 73% Yield).

Intermediate 1776,7-Dichloro-2-methyl-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-3(4H)-one

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2-dihydropyrazin[1,2-a]indol-3(4H)-one (100 mg, 0.222 mmol) in DMF (2 mL). AddNaH (18 mg, 0.45 mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil) at 0° C. Stir 0.5hour at 0° C. Add methyl iodide (50 mg, 0.35 mmol) at 0° C. Stir for 1hour at RT. Add water, extract with EtOAc, wash with 4% aqueous LiCl,dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate to yield6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-3(4H)-one(110 mg, 0.209 mmol, 95% Yield).

EXAMPLE 756,7-Dichloro-2-methyl-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-3(4H)-one

Suspend6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-3(4H)-one (110 mg, 0.209 mmol) in DCM (3mL). Add TFA (1 mL) and stir for 1 hour at RT. Concentrate and purify byprep-HPLC to yield6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-3(4H)-one(16.9 mg, 0.050 mmol, 24% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 335.2/337.2 (M+H). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO): 13.11 (br s, 1H), 8.07 (br s, 1H), 7.80 (br s, 1H),7.68 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 5.27 (s, 2H), 4.81 (s,2H), 3.06 (s, 3H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 76

Intermediate 1782-(2-((tert-Butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)ethyl)-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-3(4H)-one

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2-dihydropyrazin[1,2-a]indol-3(4H)-one (100 mg, 0.222 mmol) in DMF (4 mL) and addcesium carbonate (50 mg, 0.15 mmol) andtert-butyl(2-iodoethoxy)dimethylsilane (140 mg, 0.465 mmol) at RT. Stirfor 2 hours at 60° C. under nitrogen. Quench with water, extract withEtOAc, wash with 4% aqueous LiCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter and concentrate to yield2-(2-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)ethyl)-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-3(4H)-one (150 mg, 0.212 mmol, 96% Yield).

EXAMPLE 766,7-Dichloro-2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-3(4H)-one

Suspend2-(2-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)ethyl)-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-3(4H)-one(150 mg, 0.212 mmol) in 6 N aqueous HCl (4 mL) and stir for 1 hour atRT. Concentrate and purify by prep-HPLC to yield6,7-dichloro-2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-3(4H)-one.(25 mg, 0.068 mmol, 32% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 365.0/367.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO): 7.93 (s, 2H), 7.68 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (d, J=8.5Hz, 1H), 5.29 (s, 2H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 3.64-3.56 (m, 4H).

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Intermediate 179 Ethyl 4-(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)butanoate

Suspend 6,7-dichloro-1H-indole (5.00 g, 25.5 mmol), ethyl4-bromobutanoate (6.30 g, 31.0 mmol), Pd(PhCN)₂Cl₂ (2.00 g, 5.16 mmol),norborn-2-ene (10.0 g, 105 mmol) and NaHCO₃ (8.70 g, 100 mmol) in DMF(50 mL) and water (0.73 mL). Sparge with nitrogen and heat to 70° C.overnight. Cool to RT, add water, extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash columnchromatography (EtOAc/petroleum) to yield ethyl4-(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)butanoate (7.04 g, 23.0 mmol, 90% Yield).

Intermediate 180 Ethyl 4-(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-2-yl)butanoate

Dissolve ethyl 4-(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)butanoate (7.04 g, 23.0mmol) in DMF (100 mL) and add NIS (6.40 g, 28.0 mmol). Stir overnight atRT. Quench with water and stir vigorously for 15 minutes. Add water,extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter andconcentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum) toyield ethyl 4-(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-2-yl)butanoate (7.07 g, 16.3mmol, 71% Yield).

Intermediate 181 Ethyl4-(6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)butanoate

Suspend ethyl 4-(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-2-yl)butanoate (7.07 g,16.3 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(10.0 g, 34.2 mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (1.90 g, 2.50 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (5.30 g,50.0 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (40 mL) and water (10 mL). Sparge withnitrogen and heat to 90° C. overnight. Cool to RT, add water, extractwith EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate.Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum) to yield ethyl4-(6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)butanoate(3.79 g, 7.74 mmol, 48% Yield) as a yellow solid. ES-MS (m/z):450.0/452.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 182 Ethyl4-(1-(2-(tert-butoxy)-2-oxoethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)butanoate

Suspend ethyl4-(6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)butanoate (3.79 g, 7.74 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (8.80 g, 27.0 mmol) in DMF (30mL). Add tert-butyl 2-bromoacetate (3.00 g, 15.2 mmol) at 0° C. Stirovernight at RT. Add water, extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash columnchromatography (EtOAc/petroleum) to yield ethyl4-(1-(2-(tert-butoxy)-2-oxoethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)butanoate(2.81 g, 4.83 mmol, 62% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 564.6/566.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 183 tert-Butyl3,4-dichloro-7-oxo-11-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6H-azepino[1,2-a]indole-6-carboxylate

Dissolve ethyl4-(1-(2-(tert-butoxy)-2-oxoethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)butanoate(2.81 g, 4.83 mmol) in THF (10 mL) and add t-BuOK (19 mL, 19 mmol, 1mol/L in THF). Stir overnight at RT. Add water, extract with EtOAc, dryover anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate to yieldtert-butyl3,4-dichloro-7-oxo-11-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6H-azepino[1,2-a]indole-6-carboxylate(2.27 g, 2.45 mmol, 51% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 518.1/520.1 (M+H).

Intermediate 1843,4-Dichloro-11-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-9,10-dihydro-6H-azepino[1,2-a]indol-7(8H)-one

Dissolve tert-butyl3,4-dichloro-7-oxo-11-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-7,8, 9, 10-tetrahydro-6H-azepino[1,2-a]indole-6-carboxylate (2.21 g, 2.39mmol) in toluene (30 mL) and add silica gel (2.00 g). Heat to 120° C.under nitrogen overnight. Cool to RT and concentrate. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum) to yield3,4-dichloro-11-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-9,10-dihydro-6H-azepino[1,2-a]indol-7(8H)-one (770 mg, 1.75 mmol, 73% Yield). ES-MS (m/z):418.0/420.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 1853,4-Dichloro-11-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6H-azepino[1,2-a]indole-7-carbonitrile

Dissolve3,4-dichloro-11-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-9,10-dihydro-6H-azepino[1,2-a]indol-7(8H)-one(550 mg, 1.25 mmol) and TosMIC (330 mg, 1.64 mmol) in1,2-dimethoxyethane (5 mL). Add t-BuOK (425 mg, 3.75 mmol) at 0° C. Stirovernight at RT. Add water, extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash columnchromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield3,4-dichloro-11-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6H-azepino[1,2-a]indole-7-carbonitrile (280 mg, 0.574mmol, 46% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 429.0/431.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 773,4-Dichloro-11-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6H-azepino[1,2-a]indole-7-carboxylicacid

Dissolve3,4-dichloro-11-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-7, 8, 9,10-tetrahydro-6H-azepino[1,2-a]indole-7-carbonitrile (100 mg, 0.205mmol) in conc. HCl (4 mL). Stir overnight at 100° C. Concentrate andpurify by prep-HPLC to yield3,4-dichloro-11-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6H-azepino[1,2-a]indole-7-carboxylicacid (32 mg, 0.43 mmol, 43% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 364.0/366.0 (M+H). ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 7.77 (s, 2H), 7.44 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.50 (d, J=15.0 Hz, 1H), 4.58 (dd, J=15.0, 8.6 Hz, 1H),3.07 (dd, J=15.0, 7.5 Hz, 1H), 2.85 (dd, J=15.0, 10.5 Hz, 1H), 2.70-2.60(m, 1H), 2.14-1.94 (m, 2H), 1.93-1.81 (m, 1H), 1.58-1.44 (m, 1H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 78

Intermediate 1863,4-Dichloro-11-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6H-azepino[1,2-a]indol-7-ol

Dissolve 3,4-dichloro-11-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-9,10-dihydro-6H-azepino[1,2-a]indol-7(8H)-one (87 mg, 0.20 mmol) in MeOH(2 mL) and add NaBH₄ (230 mg, 5.84 mmol) at 0° C. Stir for 2 hours atRT. Quench with saturated NH₄Cl solution. Stir 30 min. Add water,extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate to yield3,4-dichloro-11-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-7, 8, 9,10-tetrahydro-6H-azepino[1,2-a]indol-7-ol (60 mg, 0.13 mmol, 66% Yield).ES-MS (m/z): 420.0/422.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 783,4-Dichloro-11-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6H-azepino[1,2-a]indol-7-ol

Suspend3,4-dichloro-11-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-7, 8, 9,10-tetrahydro-6H-azepino[1,2-a]indol-7-ol (60 mg, 0.13 mmol) in DCM (2mL). Add TFA (2 mL) and stir for 3 hours at RT. Concentrate and dilutewith EtOAc and water, adjust to pH 8 with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃,extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate (3×),brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate.Purify by prep-HPLC to yield3,4-dichloro-11-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6H-azepino[1,2-a]indol-7-ol(32 mg, 0.0943 mmol, 72% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 336.2/338.2 (M+H). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO): 7.74 (s, 2H), 7.43 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 5.10 (d, J=14.5 Hz, 1H), 4.51 (dd, J=14.5, 8.6 Hz, 1H),3.77-3.70 (m, 1H), 3.00 (dd, J=15.0, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 2.85 (dd, J=15.0, 10.0Hz, 1H), 2.01-1.81 (m, 2H), 1.73-1.61 (m, 1H), 1.54-1.41 (m, 1H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 79

Intermediate 1873-(2-((tert-Butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)ethyl)-7,8-dichloro-11-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-[1,4]diazepino[1,7-a]indol-4(5H)-one

Suspend7,8-dichloro-11-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-[1,4]diazepino[1,7-a]indol-4(5H)-one (200 mg, 0.467 mmol),Cs₂CO₃ (300 mg, 0.920 mmol) in DMF (3 mL) and addtert-butyl(2-iodoethoxy)dimethylsilane (280 mg, 0.958 mmol). Stir for 32hours at 80° C. Add water, extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography(MeOH/DCM) to yield3-(2-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)ethyl)-7,8-dichloro-11-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-[1,4]diazepino[1,7-a]indol-4(5H)-one(137 mg, 0.168 mmol, 36% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 577.2/579.2 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 797,8-Dichloro-3-(2-hydroxyethyl)-11-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-[1,4]diazepino[1,7-a]indol-4(5H)-one

Suspend 3-(2-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)ethyl)-7,8-dichloro-11-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-[1,4]diazepino[1,7-a]indol-4(5H)-one(137 mg, 0.168 mmol) in THF (2 mL). Add 6 N aqueous hydrogen chloride (1mL) and stir for 2 hours at RT. Concentrate and dilute with EtOAc andwater, adjust to pH 8 with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃, extract with EtOAc,wash with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate (3×), brine, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by prep-HPLCto yield7,8-dichloro-3-(2-hydroxyethyl)-11-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-[1,4]diazepino[1,7-a]indol-4(5H)-one(11 mg, 0.030 mmol, 18% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 379.2/381.2 (M+H). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO): 13.00 (br s, 1H), 7.86 (br s, 2H), 7.54 (d, J=8.5 Hz,1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 5.60 (s, 2H), 4.74 (br s, 1H), 3.82 (t,J=6.1 Hz, 2H), 3.46-3.43 (m, 2H), 3.40-3.36 (m, 4H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 80

Intermediate 1886,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylicacid

Dissolve ethyl 6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate(1.00 g, 1.96 mmol, 80% purity) in THF (12 mL) and H₂O (3 mL). AddLiOH·H₂O (700 mg, 28.6 mmol) and stir at 60° C. overnight. Acidify with1N aqueous HCl to pH 3, extract with DCM, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter and concentrate to yield6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylicacid (800 mg, 1.89 mmol, 97% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 380.0/382.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 189 6, 7-Dichloro-N-[2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl]-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxamide

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylicacid (800 mg, 2.04 mmol), 2-amino-1,3-propanediol (244 mg, 2.65 mmol)and DIPEA (1.80 mL, 10.0 mmol) in DMF (10 mL). Add EDCI (520 mg, 2.66mmol) and HOBt (380 mg, 2.67 mmol). Stir at RT overnight. Concentrateand purify by flash column chromatography (MeOH/DCM) and then byprep-HPLC to yield 6,7-dichloro-N-[2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl]-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxamide(650 mg, 1.43 mmol, 70% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 453.0/454.9 (M+H).

Intermediate 190 6,7-Dichloro-3-(hydroxymethyl)-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrazino[1, 2-a] indol-1-one

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-N-[2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl]-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxamide(400 mg, 0.882 mmol) and triphenylphosphine (830 mg, 3.10 mmol) in THF(20 mL). Add diisopropyl azodicarboxylate (0.65 mL, 3.3 mmol) dropwiseby syringe at 0° C. under nitrogen. Stir at RT for 3 days. Concentrateand purify by flash column chromatography (MeOH/DCM) to yield 6,7-dichloro-3-(hydroxymethyl)-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrazino[1, 2-a] indol-1-one (130 mg, 0.173 mmol, 20%Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 435.0/437.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 80 6, 7-Dichloro-3-(hydroxymethyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrazino[1, 2-a] indol-1-one

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-3-(hydroxymethyl)-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrazino[1, 2-a] indol-1-one (130 mg, 0.173 mmol) in THF (2mL). Add 6 N aqueous HCl (2 mL), Stir at RT for 2 hours. Purify byprep-HPLC to yield 6,7-dichloro-3-(hydroxymethyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one(product, 17 mg, 0.047 mmol, 27% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 351.0/353.0 (M+H).¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 12.94 (br s, 1H), 8.24 (d, J=3.1 Hz, 1H), 8.15(br s, 1H), 7.89 (br s, 1H), 7.74 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (d, J=8.6 Hz,1H), 5.14 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.93 (dd, J=12.7, 5.8 Hz, 1H), 4.81 (dd,J=12.7, 4.2 Hz, 1H), 3.80-3.71 (m, 1H), 3.58-3.50 (m, 1H), 3.36-3.27 (m,1H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 81

Intermediate 191 tert-Butyl3-[2-[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-oxo-ethyl]morpholine-4-carboxylate

Suspend 6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole(170 mg, 0.470 mmol, HCl salt) in DMF (8 mL). Add2-(4-tert-butoxycarbonylmorpholin-3-yl)acetic acid (127 mg, 0.518 mmol),DIPEA (183 mg, 1.42 mmol) and HATU (220 mg, 0.567 mmol) at RT. Stir for2 hours at RT. Dilute with H₂O, extract with EtOAc, wash with brine, dryover anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Add MeOH (4 mL)and K₂CO₃ (195 mg, 1.41 mmol) to the residue and stir overnight at RT.Dilute with H₂O, extract with EtOAc, wash with brine, dry over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter and concentrate to yield tert-butyl3-[2-[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-oxo-ethyl]morpholine-4-carboxylate(290 mg, 0.516 mmol, crude).

Intermediate 1921-[6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-morpholin-3-yl-ethanone

Suspend tert-butyl 3-[2-[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-oxo-ethyl]morpholine-4-carboxylate (290 mg, 0.516mmol) in DCM (4 mL). Add TFA (2 mL) and stir for 1 hour at RT.Concentrate to yield1-[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-morpholin-3-yl-ethanone(230 mg, 0.477 mmol, 92% Yield, TFA salt). ES-MS (m/z): 434.0/436.0(M+H).

EXAMPLE 811-[6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-(4-methylmorpholin-3-yl)ethanone

Suspend 1-[6, 7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1, 2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-morpholin-3-yl-ethanone (230mg, 0.477 mmol) in MeOH (4 mL). Adjust to pH 8 with DIPEA and thenadjust to pH 5 with AcOH. Add 37% aqueous formaldehyde (360 mg) and stirfor 30 min at RT. Add NaBH₃CN (150 mg, 2.39 mmol) and stir for 2 hoursat RT. Concentrate and purify by prep. HPLC to yield1-[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-(4-methylmorpholin-3-yl)ethenone (73.71 mg, 0.16 mmol, 34% Yield, formic acid salt). ES-MS(m/z): 448.3/450.3 (M+H). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 8.14 (s, 0.3H, formicacid), 7.95 (br s, 0.7H, minor rotamer), 7.87 (br s, 1.3H, majorrotamer), 7.66 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 0.3H, minor rotamer), 7.63 (d, J=8.6 Hz,0.7H, major rotamer), 7.27 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 4.99 (s, 0.7H, minorrotamer), 4.90 (s, 1.3H, major rotamer), 4.75 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 1.3H, majorrotamer), 4.71-4.59 (m, 0.7H, minor rotamer), 4.08-3.89 (m, 2H),3.77-3.66 (m, 2H), 3.60-3.48 (m, 1H), 3.33-3.22 (m, 1H), 2.96-2.74 (m,3H), 2.54-2.40 (m, 2H), 2.34 (br s, 3H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 82

Intermediate 193 tert-Butyl2-[2-[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-oxo-ethyl]morpholine-4-carboxylate

Suspend 6, 7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1, 2, 3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole (200 mg, 0.553 mmol, HCl salt) in DMF(8 mL). Add DIPEA (215 mg, 1.66 mmol),2-(4-tert-butoxycarbonylmorpholin-2-yl)acetic acid (150 mg, 0.612 mmol)and stir for 30 minutes at RT. Add HATU (258 mg, 0.665 mmol) and stirfor 2 hours at RT. Dilute with H₂O, extract with EtOAc, wash with brine,dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Add MeOH (6mL) and K₂CO₃ (230 mg, 1.66421 mmol) to the residue and stir overnightat RT. Dilute with H₂O, extract with EtOAc, wash with brine, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate to yield tert-butyl2-[2-[6, 7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-oxo-ethyl]morpholine-4-carboxylate(350 mg, 0.459 mmol, 83% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 534.1/536.1 (M+H).

Intermediate 1941-[6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-morpholin-2-yl-ethanone

Dissolve tert-butyl 2-[2-[6, 7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1, 2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-oxo-ethyl]morpholine-4-carboxylate (350 mg, 0.459 mmol) inDCM (8 mL). Add TFA (2 mL) and stir for 2 hours at RT. Concentrate toyield1-[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-morpholin-2-yl-ethanone(220 mg, 0.4306 mmol, 94% Yield, TFA salt). ES-MS (m/z): 434.0/436.2(M+H).

EXAMPLE 822-(4-Acetylmorpholin-2-yl)-1-[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]ethanone

Suspend 1-[6, 7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1, 2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-morpholin-2-yl-ethanone (220mg, 0.431 mmol) in DCM (4 mL). Add Et₃N (131 mg, 1.29 mmol) and acetylchloride (51 mg, 0.65 mmol) and stir for 2 hours at RT. Dilute with H₂O,extract with EtOAc, wash with brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate. Add MeOH (8 mL) and K₂CO₃ (179 mg, 1.30 mmol)to the residue and stir overnight at RT. Dilute with H₂O, extract withEtOAc, wash with brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by prep. HPLC to yield2-(4-acetylmorpholin-2-yl)-1-[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]ethenone(77 mg, 0.16 mmol, 37% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 476.0/478.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, MeOD): 7.86 (s, 0.7H, one rotamer), 7.82 (s, 1.3 H, twooverlapping rotamers), 7.57-7.45 (m, 1H), 7.25-7.13 (m, 1H), 5.13-4.91(m, 2H), 4.85-4.65 (m, 2H), 4.49-4.18 (m, 1H), 4.15-3.99 (m, 2H),3.99-3.33 (m, 4H), 3.30-2.93 (m, 1H), 2.92-2.47 (m, 3H), 2.11 (s, 1H,rotamer 1), 2.10 (s, 1H, rotamer 2), 2.06 (s, 1H, rotamer 3).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 83

Intermediate 195 Ethyl1-(2-aminoethyl)-6,7-dichloro-indole-2-carboxylate

Dissolve ethyl1-[2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)ethyl]-6,7-dichloro-indole-2-carboxylate(3.33 g, 7.88 mmol) in DCM (15 mL). Add TFA (15 mL) and stir at RTovernight. Dilute with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate and extractwith EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organics with brine, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter and concentrate to yield ethyl1-(2-aminoethyl)-6,7-dichloro-indole-2-carboxylate (2.9 g, 7.7 mmol, 80mass %, 98% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 300.9/302.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 196 6,7-Dichloro-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one

Dissolve ethyl 1-(2-aminoethyl)-6,7-dichloro-indole-2-carboxylate (2.9g, 7.7 mmol, 80 mass %) in toluene (60 mL) and add t-BuOK (1.8 g, 15mmol). Stir at 100° C. for 1 hour. Dilute with water and adjust the pHto 8 with 2 N aqueous NaOH. Extract with EtOAc, wash with brine, dryover anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate to yield6,7-dichloro-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one (2.1 g, 7.4 mmol,90 mass %, 96% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 254.9/256.9 (M+H).

Intermediate 1976,7-Dichloro-2-methyl-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one (300 mg,1.06 mmol) in DMF (5 mL). Add NaH (65 mg, 1.62 mmol, 60% dispersion inmineral oil) at 0° C. and stir under nitrogen for 0.5 hour. Add methyliodide (0.15 mL, 2.40 mmol) dropwise at 0° C. Stir 1 hour at RT. Addwater, extract with EtOAc, wash with 4% aqueous LiCl, dry over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter and concentrate to yield6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one (210 mg,0.780 mmol, 74% Yield).

Intermediate 19810-Bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one(200 mg, 0.743 mmol) in DMSO (4 mL) and add NBS (200 mg, 1.10 mmol).Stir for 1 hour at RT. Filter and wash the solid with petroleum ether toyield10-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one(192 mg, 0.551 mmol, 74% Yield).

Intermediate 1996,7-Dichloro-2-methyl-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one

Suspend10-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one(140 mg, 0.40 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(145 mg, 0.49 mmol), K₂CO₃ (170 mg, 1.23 mmol) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (30 mg,0.04 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) and water (1 mL). Sparge with nitrogenand heat to 100° C. overnight. Cool to RT, dilute with EtOAc, washsequentially with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate and brine, dryover anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography (MeOH/DCM) to yield6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one(290 mg, 0.484 mmol, 89% Yield).

EXAMPLE 836,7-Dichloro-2-methyl-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one

Suspend 6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3, 4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one (290 mg, 0.48 mmol) in DCM (3 mL). Add TFA (1mL) and stir for 1 hour at RT. Concentrate and dilute with water,extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate (2×),dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify byprep-HPLC to yield6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one(57 mg, 0.17 mmol, 34% Yield) as a white solid. ES-MS (m/z): 335.0/337.0(M+H). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 12.94 (br s, 1H), 8.29-7.77 (m, 2H), 7.71(d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 4.87 (dd, J=6.4, 5.0 Hz, 2H),3.78 (dd, J=6.4, 5.0 Hz, 2H), 3.04 (s, 3H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 84

Intermediate 200 N-[2-(4-Bromo-6,7-dichloro-indol-1-yl)ethyl]carbamate

Dissolve 4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1H-indole (1.00 g, 3.59 mmol) in DMF (15mL, 99 mass %) and add potassium tert-butoxide (1.1 g, 9.5 mmol) at 0°C. Stir for 1 hour then add tert-butyl1,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide (1.8 g, 7.7 mmol) at 0°C. Stir at RT for 3 hours. Dilute with water and extract with EtOAc.Wash sequentially with 4% LiCl and 1 M HCl, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate. Yields tert-butylN-[2-(4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indol-1-yl)ethyl]carbamate (1.2 g, 2.6 mmol,90 mass %, 74% Yield).

Intermediate 201 2-(4-Bromo-6,7-dichloro-indol-1-yl)ethanamine

Dissolve tert-butylN-[2-(4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indol-1-yl)ethyl]carbamate (1.2 g, 2.6 mmol,90 mass %) in TFA (3 mL) and DCM (9 mL). Stir at RT for 1 hour. Quenchwith saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate and extract with DCM. Dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Yields2-(4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indol-1-yl)ethanamine (890 mg, 2.75 mmol, 95mass %, 100% Yield).

Intermediate 202 N-[2-(4-Bromo-6,7-dichloro-indol-1-yl)ethyl]methanesulfonamide

Suspend 2-(4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indol-1-yl)ethanamine (790 mg, 2.44mmol) and Et₃N (740 mg, 7.31 mmol) in DCM (5 mL) at 0° C. Addmethanesulfonyl chloride (400 mg, 3.49 mmol) and stir for 2 hours at 0°C. Quench with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃, extract with EtOAc, wash withbrine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate.Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yieldN-[2-(4-bromo-6, 7-dichloro-indol-1-yl)ethyl]methane sulfonamide (600mg, 1.48 mmol, 61% Yield).

Intermediate 203N-[2-(6,7-Dichloro-4-hydroxy-indol-1-yl)ethyl]methanesulfonamide

Suspend N-[2-(4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indol-1-yl)ethyl]methanesulfonamide(570 mg, 1.40 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (8 mL) and H₂O (2 mL). Add sodiumtert-butoxide (350 mg, 3.53 mmol) and t-BuBrettPhos-Pd-G₃ (123 mg, 0.141mmol). Sparge with nitrogen and stir for 3 hours at 65° C. Quench withsaturated aqueous NH₄Cl and extract with EtOAc. Dry over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash columnchromatography (EtOAc/PE) to yieldN-[2-(6,7-dichloro-4-hydroxy-indol-1-yl)ethyl]methane sulfonamide (330mg, 0.970 mmol, 69% Yield).

Intermediate 204N-[2-[6,7-Dichloro-4-(cyanomethoxy)indol-1-yl]ethyl]methanesulfonamide

Suspend N-[2-(6,7-dichloro-4-hydroxy-indol-1-yl)ethyl]methanesulfonamide(300 mg, 0.882 mmol) in DMF (8 mL). Add K₂CO₃ (122 mg, 0.883 mmol),bromoacetonitrile (212 mg, 1.77 mmol) and stir for 3 hours at RT. Quenchwith H₂O, extract with EtOAc, wash with brine, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography(EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yieldN-[2-[6,7-dichloro-4-(cyanomethoxy)indol-1-yl]ethyl]methanesulfonamide(300 mg, 0.580 mmol, 66% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 362.0/364.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 205 N-[2-[6,7-Dichloro-4-(cyanomethoxy)-3-iodo-indol-1-yl]ethyl]methanesulfonamide

Suspend N-[2-[6,7-dichloro-4-(cyanomethoxy)indol-1-yl]ethyl]methanesulfonamide (270 mg,0.522 mmol, 70% purity) in DMF (4 mL). Add NIS (144 mg, 0.627 mmol) andstir 1.5 hours at RT. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueousNa₂SO₃, brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleumether) to yieldN-[2-[6,7-dichloro-4-(cyanomethoxy)-3-iodo-indol-1-yl]ethyl]methanesulfonamide(270 mg, 0.498 mmol, 95% Yield).

Intermediate 206N-[2-[6,7-Dichloro-4-(cyanomethoxy)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]ethyl]methanesulfonamide

Suspend N-[2-[6,7-dichloro-4-(cyanomethoxy)-3-iodo-indol-1-yl]ethyl]methanesulfonamide(250 mg, 0.461 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) and H₂O (1 mL). Add1-(tetrahydro-2h-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1h-pyrazole(203 mg, 0.693 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (31 mg, 0.047 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (147 mg,1.39 mmol). Sparge with nitrogen and stir 1 hour at 90° C. Dilute withH₂O and extract with EtOAc, wash with brine, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography(MeOH/DCM) to yield N-[2-[6,7-dichloro-4-(cyanomethoxy)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]ethyl]methanesulfonamide(360 mg, 0.422 mmol, 91% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 512.1/514.1 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 84N-[2-[6,7-Dichloro-4-(cyanomethoxy)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]ethyl]methanesulfonamide

Suspend N-[2-[6,7-dichloro-4-(cyanomethoxy)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]ethyl]methanesulfonamide (360 mg, 0.422 mmol) in DCM (3 mL).Add TFA (3 mL) and stir for 1 hour at RT. Concentrate and purify byprep-HPLC to yield N-[2-[6,7-dichloro-4-(cyanomethoxy)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]ethyl]methanesulfonamide (85.19 mg, 0.195 mmol, 46% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 428.0/430.0(M+H). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 7.77 (s, 2H), 7.51 (s, 1H), 7.30 (t,J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 7.02 (s, 1H), 5.29 (s, 2H), 4.60 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.38(q, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 2.83 (s, 3H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 85

Intermediate 207 Ethyl(2E)-2-[(5-bromo-23-dichloro-phenyl)hydrazono]propanoate

Dissolve (5-bromo-2, 3-dichlorophenyl) hydrazine (7.50 g, 29.0 mmol) inconc. sulfuric acid (6.4 mL) and ethanol (30 mL) at 0° C. Add ethyl2-oxopropanoate (3.40 g, 29.0 mmol) in ethanol (11 mL) at 0° C. Stir for2 hours at 0° C., then heat to 45° C. for 16 hours. Cool to RT and addcold EtOH, collect the precipitate by filtration and dry to yield ethyl(2E)-2-[(5-bromo-2,3-dichloro-phenyl)hydrazono]propanoate (8.30 g, 22.0mmol, 76% Yield).

Intermediate 208 Ethyl 4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1H-indole-2-carboxylate

Dissolve ethyl-2-(2-(5-bromo-2, 3-dichlorophenyl)hydrazono)propanoate(8.30 g, 22 mmol) in PPA (80 mL). Stir for 2 hours at RT. Pour into icewater and stir vigorously for 15 min. Extract with EtOAc, wash withbrine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate.Purify by flash column chromatography (ethyl acetate/petroleum ether) toyield ethyl 4-bromo-6, 7-dichloro-1H-indole-2-carboxylate (1.80 g, 5.07mmol, 23% Yield).

Intermediate 209 Ethyl 4-bromo-1-[2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)ethyl]-6,7-dichloro-indole-2-carboxylate

Suspend ethyl 4-bromo-6, 7-dichloro-1H-indole-2-carboxylate (2.30 g,6.50 mmol) in DMF (50 mL). Add potassium tert-butoxide (980 mg, 8.47mmol) at 0° C. and stir for 1 hour. Add tert-butyl 1, 2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide (2.30 g, 9.80 mmol). Stir atRT overnight. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with brine, dry over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash columnchromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield ethyl4-bromo-1-[2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino) ethyl]-6,7-dichloro-indole-2-carboxylate (1.70 g, 2.83 mmol, 44% Yield).

Intermediate 210 Ethyl 1-(2-aminoethyl)-4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1H-indole-2-carboxylate

Dissolve ethyl 4-bromo-1-[2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)ethyl]-6,7-dichloro-indole-2-carboxylate (1.70 g, 2.83 mmol) in TFA (10 mL) andDCM (10 mL). Stir for 1 hour at RT. Quench with saturated aqueous sodiumbicarbonate and stir vigorously for 15 min. Extract with DCM, wash withbrine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate.Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yieldethyl 1-(2-aminoethyl)-4-bromo-6, 7-dichloro-1H-indole-2-carboxylate(1.40 g, 2.90 mmol, 100% Yield).

Intermediate 211 9-Bromo-6, 7-dichloro-3, 4-dihydropyrazino[1, 2-a]indol-1(2H)-one

Dissolve ethyl 1-(2-aminoethyl)-4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1H-indole-2-carboxylate (1.40 g, 2.90 mmol) in toluene (20mL). Add potassium carbonate (810 mg, 5.90 mmol). Stir for 16 hours at100° C. Cool to RT, dilute with DCM, wash with brine, dry over sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography(EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield 9-bromo-6, 7-dichloro-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1, 2-a] indol-1(2H)-one (1.10 g, 2.90 mmol, 100%Yield).

Intermediate 212 9-Bromo-6, 7-dichloro-2-methyl-3, 4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a] indol-1(2H)-one

Dissolve ethyl 9-bromo-6, 7-dichloro-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1(2H)-one (410 mg, 1.10 mmol) in DMF (10mL). Add sodium hydride (133 mg, 3.30 mmol, 60% dispersion in mineraloil) and stir at 0° C. for 30 minutes. Then add methyl iodide (480 mg,3.30 mmol). Stir at 0° C. for 1 hour. Quench with water and stirvigorously for 15 min. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with brine, dry oversodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash columnchromatography EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield 9-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-3, 4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a] indol-1(2H)-one (470 mg,0.88 mmol, 80% Yield).

Intermediate 213 6,7-Dichloro-9-hydroxy-2-methyl-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1(2H)-one

Dissolve 9-bromo-6, 7-dichloro-2-methyl-3, 4-dihydropyrazino[1, 2-a]indol-1(2H)-one (470 mg, 0.880 mmol) in 1, 4-dioxane (20 mL) and water(5 mL). Add sodium tert-butoxide (180 mg, 1.81 mmol) andt-BuBrettPhos-Pd-G₃ (63 mg, 0.070 mmol). Sparge with nitrogen and heatto 65° C. for 3 hours. Quench with water and extract with EtOAc. Washwith brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter and concentrate.Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield6,7-dichloro-9-hydroxy-2-methyl-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1(2H)-one(380 mg, 0.800 mmol, 91% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 285.0/287.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 214 2-((6, 7-Dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-1, 2, 3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1, 2-a] indol-9-yl) oxy) acetonitrile

Dissolve 6, 7-dichloro-9-hydroxy-2-methyl-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1(2H)-one (380 mg, 1.20 mmol) in DMF (10mL). Add bromoacetonitrile (290 mg, 2.42 mmol) and potassium carbonate(220 mg, 1.60 mmol). Stir for 4 hours at RT. Add water and extract withEtOAc. Wash with brine, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleumether) to yield 2-((6, 7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-1, 2, 3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1, 2-a] indol-9-yl) oxy) acetonitrile (220 mg, 0.61mmol, 51% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 324.0/326.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 215 2-((10-Bromo-6, 7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-1, 2, 3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1, 2-a] indol-9-yl) oxy) acetonitrile

Dissolve 2-((6, 7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-1, 2, 3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1, 2-a] indol-9-yl) oxy) acetonitrile (220 mg,0.610 mmol) in DMF (10 mL). Add NBS (130 mg, 0.730 mmol). Stir for 2hours at RT. Quench with water and stir vigorously for 15 min. Collectthe precipitate by suction filtration and dry to yield2-((10-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile (220 mg, 0.48 mmol, 79% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 402.0/404.0/405.9(M+H).

Intermediate 216 2-((6,7-Dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2, 3, 4-tetrahydropyrazino[1, 2-a] indol-9-yl) oxy) acetonitrile

Dissolve 2-((10-bromo-6, 7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-1, 2, 3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile (200 mg, 0.440mmol) and 1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4, 4, 5, 5-tetramethyl-1, 3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole (154 mg, 0.530 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (10mL) and water (2.5 mL). Add Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (35 mg, 0.050 mmol) and sodiumcarbonate (93 mg, 0.88 mmol). Stir for 2 hours at 90° C. Concentrate andpurify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield2-((6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2, 3, 4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile (150 mg,0.30 mmol, 67% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 474.1/476.2 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 85 2-((6, 7-Dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1, 2,3, 4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

Suspend 2-((6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2, 3, 4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile (130 mg,0.250 mmol) in DCM (4 mL). Add TFA (2 mL) and stir for 1 hour at RT.Concentrate and purify by prep-HPLC to yield 2-((6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1, 2, 3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile (17 mg, 0.043mmol, 17% Yield) as a white solid. ES-MS (m/z): 390.0/392.0 (M+H). ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 12.65 (br s, 1H), 7.84-7.35 (m, 2H), 7.02 (s, 1H),5.13 (s, 2H), 4.86 (dd, J=6.4, 5.0 Hz, 2H), 3.74 (dd, J=6.4, 5.0 Hz,2H), 2.99 (s, 3H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 86

Intermediate 217 tert-ButylN-(6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)carbamate

Dissolve 9-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one (210 mg, 0.54mmol), tert-butyl-carbamate (156 mg, 1.33 mmol), Pd₂(dba)₃ (56 mg, 0.050mmol), Xantphos (70 mg, 0.13 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (500 mg, 1.53 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (10 mL). Sparge with nitrogen and heat to 100° C. for 3hours. Quench with water and extract with EtOAc, wash with brine, dryover anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield tert-butyl N-(6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)carbamate (240 mg, 80% purity, 91%Yield).

Intermediate 218 tert-ButylN-(cyanomethyl)-N-(6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)carbamate

Dissolve tert-butyl-N-(6, 7-dichloro-2-methyl -1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1, 2-a]indol-9-yl) carbamate (240 mg, 0.620 mmol, 80%purity) in DMF (10 mL). Add NaH (40 mg, 1.0 mmol, 60% dispersion inmineral oil) and stir at 0° C. for 30 minutes. Add bromoacetonitrile(113 mg, 0.940 mmol) and stir at RT for 1 hour. Quench with water andextract with EtOAc, wash with brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography(EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield tert-butyl N-(cyanomethyl)-N-(6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)carbamate (200 mg, 0.430 mmol, 68%Yield).

Intermediate 219 tert-Butyl N-(10-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)-N-(cyanomethyl)carbamate

Dissolve tert-butyl N-(cyanomethyl)-N-(6, 7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)carbamate (140 mg, 0.290 mmol) in DMF(10 mL). Add NBS (92 mg, 0.50 mmol) and stir at RT for 1 hour. Dilutewith H₂O and collect the precipitate by suction filtration to yieldtert-butylN-(10-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)-N-(cyanomethyl)carbamate(150 mg, 0.240 mmol, 80% Yield).

Intermediate 220 tert-ButylN-(cyanomethyl)-N-[6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]carbamate

Dissolve tert-butylN-(10-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)-N-(cyanomethyl)carbamate(100 mg, 0.180 mmol) and1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(120 mg, 0.410 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (10 mL) and water (2.5 mL). AddPd(dppf)Cl₂ (15 mg, 0.020 mmol) and sodium carbonate (42 mg, 0.40 mmol).Stir for 4 hours at 90° C. Concentrate and purify by flash columnchromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield 2-((6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2, 3, 4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile (60 mg,0.090 mmol, 51% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 573.2/575.1 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 862-[[6,7-Dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]amino]acetonitrile

Suspend tert-butyl N-(cyanomethyl)-N-[6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]carbamate (60 mg, 0.10 mmol) in DCM(4 mL). Add TFA (2 mL) and stir for 2 hours at RT. Concentrate andpurify by prep-HPLC to yield 2-[[6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]amino]acetonitrile (5.50 mg, 0.014mmol, 15% Yield). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 12.95 (br s, 1H), 7.75 (br s,1H), 7.47 (br s, 1H), 6.55 (s, 1H), 5.02 (t, J=6.7 Hz, 1H), 4.88-4.78(m, 2H), 4.32 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.77-3.69 (m, 2H), 2.94 (s, 3H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 87

Intermediate 221 tert-Butyl(2-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)ethyl)(6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)carbamate

Dissolve tert-butyl (6, 7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-1, 2, 3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a] indol-9-yl) carbamate (350 mg, 0.865 mmol)in DMF (5 mL). Add cesium carbonate (425 mg, 1.30 mmol) andtert-butyl(2-iodoethoxy)dimethylsilane (520 mg, 1.73 mmol) at RT. Stirfor 2 hours at 60° C. under nitrogen. Quench with water, wash with 4%aqueous LiCl, extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography(EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield tert-butyl(2-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)ethyl)(6, 7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-1,2, 3, 4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)carbamate (367 mg, 0.642mmol, 74% Yield).

Intermediate 222 tert-Butyl(10-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)(2-hydroxyethyl)carbamate

Dissolve tert-butyl (2-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)ethyl)(6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-1, 2, 3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)carbamate (367 mg, 0.642 mmol) inDMF (5 mL). Add NBS (175 mg, 0.983 mmol). Stir 1 hour at RT. Quench withwater, wash with aqueous 4% LiCl, extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash columnchromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield tert-butyl (10-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-1, 2, 3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)(2-hydroxyethyl) carbamate (180mg, 0.315 mmol, 49% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 450.0/452.0/453.9 (M+H, -tBu).

Intermediate 223 tert-Butyl(6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)(2-hydroxyethyl)carbamate

Suspend tert-butyl (10-bromo-6, 7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-1, 2, 3,4-tetrahydro pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)(2-hydroxyethyl) carbamate (110mg, 0.193 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(115 mg, 0.393 mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (120 mg, 0.180 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (290mg, 2.74 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) and water (1 mL). Sparge withnitrogen and heat to 90° C. for 2 hours. Cool to RT, dilute with EtOAc,wash with brine, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate.Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yieldtert-butyl(6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)(2-hydroxyethyl)carbamate(50 mg, 0.080 mmol, 41% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 578.2/580.1 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 876,7-Dichloro-9-((2-hydroxyethyl)amino)-2-methyl-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1(2H)-one

Suspend tert-butyl(6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2, 3, 4-tetrahydropyrazino[1, 2-a]indol-9-yl)(2-hydroxyethyl) carbamate(50 mg, 0.080 mmol) in 6 N aqueous HCl (2 mL) and THF (2 mL) and stirfor 1 hour at RT. Concentrate and purify by prep-HPLC to yield6,7-dichloro-9-((2-hydroxyethyl)amino)-2-methyl-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1(2H)-one(11 mg, 0.027 mmol, 36% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 394.3/396.3 (M+H). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO): 7.62 (s, 2H), 6.27 (s, 1H), 4.81 (dd, J=6.4, 5.0 Hz,2H), 3.72 (dd, J=6.4, 5.0 Hz, 2H), 3.38 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 3.03 (t,J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 2.93 (s, 3H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLES 88 & 89

Intermediate 224 tert-Butyl (2-(4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1H-indol-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate

Dissolve ethyl 4-bromo-1-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)-6,7-dichloro-1H-indole-2-carboxylate (6.00 g, 10.0 mmol) in DCM (120 mL).Add DIBAL (40 mL, 40 mmol, 1M in toluene) at −78° C. under nitrogen.Stir at −78° C. for 1 hour. Quench with saturated aqueous potassiumsodium tartrate and stir at RT for 1 hour. Extract with DCM, wash withbrine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate.Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yieldtert-butyl (2-(4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1H-indol-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate (4.00 g, 8.20mmol, 82% Yield).

Intermediate 225(4-Bromo-1-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)-6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)methylmethanesulfonate

Dissolve tert-butyl (2-(4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1H-indol-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate and Et₃N (3.6mL, 26 mmol) in DCM (17 mL). Add MsCl (1.84 g, 15.9 mmol) at 0° C. Stirfor 2 hours at RT. Quench with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate andstir vigorously for 15 minutes. Dilute with DCM, wash with brine, dryover sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash columnchromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield(4-bromo-1-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)-6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)methylmethanesulfonate (2.10 g, 3.90 mmol, 47% Yield).

Intermediate 226 tert-Butyl9-bromo-6,7-dichloro-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2 (1H)-carboxylate

Dissolve (4-bromo-1-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)-6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl methanesulfonate (2.10 g, 3.90 mmol) inTHF (40 mL). Add potassium tert-butoxide (1.20 g, 11.0 mmol). Stir for 2hours at 60° C. Quench with water and stir vigorously for 15 minutes.Dilute with EtOAc, wash with brine, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleumether) to yield tert-butyl 9-bromo-6, 7-dichloro-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2(1H)-carboxylate (1.30 g, 2.94 mmol, 76%Yield).

Intermediate 227 tert-Butyl6,7-dichloro-9-hydroxy-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2(1H)-carboxylate

Dissolve tert-butyl 9-bromo-6, 7-dichloro-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2(1H)-carboxylate (1.30 g, 3.09 mmol),t-BuONa (766 mg, 7.70 mmol) and t-BuBrettPhos-Pd-G₃ (270 mg, 0.310 mmol)in dioxane (40 mL) and water (4 mL). Sparge with nitrogen and heat to65° C. for 3 hours. Quench with water and extracted with EtOAc, washwith brine, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify byflash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield tert-butyl6, 7-dichloro-9-hydroxy-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2(1H)-carboxylate (820 mg, 2.10 mmol, 67%Yield).

Intermediate 228 tert-Butyl6,7-dichloro-9-(cyanomethoxy)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2(1H)-carboxylate

Dissolve tert-butyl 6, 7-dichloro-9-hydroxy-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2(1H)-carboxylate (400 mg, 1.41 mmol) inDMF (10 mL). Add bromoacetonitrile (380 mg, 3.16 mmol) and potassiumcarbonate (280 mg, 2.02 mmol). Stir for 2 hours at RT. Add water andextract with EtOAc. Wash with brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography(EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield tert-butyl 6, 7-dichloro-9-(cyanomethoxy)-3, 4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2(1H)-carboxylate (340 mg,0.780 mmol, 78% Yield).

Intermediate 229 tert-Butyl6,7-dichloro-9-(cyanomethoxy)-10-iodo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2(1H)-carboxylate

Dissolve tert-butyl 6, 7-dichloro-9-(cyanomethoxy)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2(1H)-carboxylate (340 mg, 1.16 mmol) inDMF (10 mL). Add NIS (320 mg, 1.40 mmol). Stir for 2 hours at RT. Quenchwith saturated aqueous Na₂SO₃ and stir vigorously for 15 min. Extractwith EtOAc, wash with brine, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleumether) to yield tert-butyl 6, 7-dichloro-9-(cyanomethoxy) -10-iodo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2(1H)-carboxylate (380 mg, 0.71 mmol, 71%Yield).

Intermediate 230 tert-Butyl6,7-dichloro-9-(cyanomethoxy)-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2(1H)-carboxylate

Dissolve tert-butyl 6, 7-dichloro-9-(cyanomethoxy)-10-iodo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2(1H)-carboxylate (320 mg, 0.613 mmol)and 1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4, 4, 5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole (220 mg, 0.752 mmol)in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) and water (1 mL). Add Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (48 mg, 0.063mmol) and sodium carbonate (123 mg, 1.16 mmol). Sparge with nitrogenstir for 2 hours at 90° C. Concentrate and purify by flash columnchromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield tert-butyl6,7-dichloro-9-(cyanomethoxy)-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2(1H)-carboxylateas a yellow solid (200 mg, 0.322 mmol, 53% Yield).

EXAMPLE 882-((6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

Dissolve tert-butyl 6,7-dichloro-9-(cyanomethoxy)-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2(1H)-carboxylate (200 mg, 0.250 mmol) inDCM (4 mL). Add TFA (2 mL) and stir for 1 hour at RT. Concentrate andtreat with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ to pH 8 and extract with EtOAc. Washwith brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter and concentrate toyield the crude product (130 mg). Purify 50 mg of the crude product byprep-HPLC to yield2-((6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(5.8 mg, 0.02 mmol, 4% Yield, formic acid salt). ES-MS (m/z):362.2/364.3 (M+H). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 8.18 (s, 0.8H, formic acid),7.60 (br s, 2H), 6.98 (s, 1H), 5.17 (s, 2H), 4.51 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H),3.97 (s, 2H), 3.14 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H).

EXAMPLE 892-((6,7-Dichloro-2-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

Dissolve 2-((6, 7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1, 2, 3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy) acetonitrile (60 mg, 0.17mmol) in DMF (2 mL). Add hydroxyacetic acid (18 mg, 0.23 mmol), Et₃N (50mg, 0.47 mmol) and HATU (73 mg, 0.19 mmol). Stir for 1 hour at RT.Concentrate and purify by prep-HPLC to yield2-((6,7-dichloro-2-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile (16.01 mg, 0.040 mmol, 23% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 420.0/422.0(M+H). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 12.91 (br s, 1H), 7.90-7.45 (m, 2H), 7.02(s, 1H), 5.18 (s, 2H), 4.88 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 4.83-4.62 (m, 4H),4.24-4.10 (m, 2H), 3.96-3.85 (m, 2H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLES 90 & 91

Intermediate 231 3, 4-Dichloro-1-ethoxy-6, 7, 8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indole

Dissolve 3, 4-dichloro-6, 7, 8, 9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-1-ol (280mg, 0.994 mmol) in DMF (5 mL). Add EtI (235 mg, 1.50 mmol) and K₂CO₃(180 mg, 1.30 mmol) and stir for 2 hours at RT. Dilute with water,extract with EtOAc, wash with brine, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter,and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleumether) to yield 3, 4-dichloro-1-ethoxy-6, 7, 8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indole (217 mg, 0.748 mmol, 75% Yield).

Intermediate 232 tert-Butyl 6,7-dichloro-9-ethoxy-10-iodo-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate

Dissolve tert-butyl 6,7-dichloro-9-ethoxy-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate(217 mg, 0.551 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) and add NIS (195 mg, 0.849 mmol).Stir for 1 hour at RT. Quench with saturated aqueous Na₂SO₃ and extractwith EtOAc. Wash with brine, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, andconcentrate to yield tert-butyl 6, 7-dichloro-9-ethoxy-10-iodo-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate (250 mg, 0.391 mmol,71% Yield).

Intermediate 233 tert-Butyl 6,7-dichloro-9-ethoxy-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate

Suspend tert-butyl 6, 7-dichloro-9-ethoxy-10-iodo-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate (250 mg, 0.391 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2h-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1h-pyrazole(175 mg, 0.597 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (30 mg, 0.045 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (125mg, 1.17 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) and water (1 mL). Sparge withnitrogen and heat to 90° C. for 1 hour. Cool to RT, dilute with EtOAc,wash with brine, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter and concentrate.Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether), thenfurther purify by prep-HPLC to yield tert-butyl 6,7-dichloro-9-ethoxy-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1, 2-a]indole-2-carboxylate (95 mg, 0.17 mmol, 44%Yield) as an off-white solid. ES-MS (m/z): 535.2/537.2 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 90 6, 7-Dichloro-9-ethoxy-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1, 2, 3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole

Dissolve tert-butyl 6,7-dichloro-9-ethoxy-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate(40 mg, 0.070 mmol) in 4N HCl/MeOH (2 mL). Stir 1 hour at RT.Concentrate to yield 6, 7-dichloro-9-ethoxy-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1, 2,3, 4-tetrahydro pyrazino[1,2-a]indole (28 mg, 0.070 mmol, 97% Yield, HClsalt). ES-MS (m/z): 351.0/353.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 9.84 (brs, 2H), 7.75 (s, 2H), 6.83 (s, 1H), 4.82 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 2H), 4.44 (s,2H), 4.06 (q, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 3.67-3.58 (m, 2H), 1.25 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 3H).

EXAMPLE 911-[6,7-Dichloro-9-ethoxy-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-hydroxy-ethanone

Dissolve 6, 7-dichloro-9-ethoxy-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1, 2, 3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole (30 mg, 0.070 mmol, HCl salt) in DMF(2 mL). Add hydroxyacetic acid (10 mg, 0.13 mmol), Et₃N (38 mg, 0.37mmol) and HATU (36 mg, 0.10 mmol). Stir for 16 hours at RT. Concentrateand purify by prep-HPLC to yield1-[6,7-dichloro-9-ethoxy-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-hydroxy-ethanone(16 mg, 0.040 mmol, 52% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 409.0/411.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO): 7.74-7.62 (m, 2H), 6.77 (s, 1H), 4.82-4.74 (m, 2H),4.74-4.60 (m, 2H), 4.20 (br s, 1.5H, major rotamer), 4.13 (br s, 0.5H,minor rotamer), 4.04 (q, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 3.96-3.83 (m, 2H), 1.24 (t,J=6.9 Hz, 3H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 92

Intermediate 234 tert-Butyl 9-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-6,7-dichloro-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate

Suspend tert-butyl 9-bromo-6, 7-dichloro-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate (500 mg, 1.13 mmol),tert-butyl carbamate (293 mg, 2.50 mmol), Pd₂(dba)₃ (105 mg, 0.114mmol), XantPhos (133 mg, 0.229 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (925 mg, 2.83 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (8 mL). Sparge with nitrogen and heat to 100° C. overnight.Cool to RT and concentrate. Purify by flash column chromatography(EtOAc/hexane) to yield tert-butyl9-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-6,7-dichloro-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate(385 mg, 0.801 mmol, 71% Yield).

Intermediate 235 tert-Butyl9-[tert-butoxycarbonyl(cyanomethyl)amino]-6,7-dichloro-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate

Dissolve tert-butyl 9-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-6, 7-dichloro-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate (385 mg, 0.801 mmol) inDMF (6 mL). Add NaH (50 mg, 1.3 mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil) andstir for 0.5 hour at RT. Add bromoacetonitrile (150 mg, 1.25 mmol) andstir for 5 hours at RT. Quench with H₂O at 0° C. and extract with EtOAc.Wash with brine, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter and concentrate.Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yieldtert-butyl 9-[tert-butoxycarbonyl(cyanomethyl)amino]-6, 7-dichloro-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate (200 mg, 0.383 mmol,48% Yield) as a light yellow solid. ES-MS (m/z): 383.0/384.9 (M+H, −2tBu).

Intermediate 236 tert-Butyl9-[tert-butoxycarbonyl(cyanomethyl)amino]-6,7-dichloro-10-iodo-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate

Dissolve tert-butyl 9-[tert-butoxycarbonyl(cyanomethyl)amino]-6,7-dichloro-3, 4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate (235 mg,0.464 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) and add NIS (165 mg, 0.711 mmol). Stir for 1hour at RT. Quench with saturated aqueous Na₂SO₃ and extract with EtOAc,wash with brine, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter and concentrate toyield tert-butyl 9-[tert-butoxycarbonyl(cyanomethyl)amino]-6,7-dichloro-10-iodo-3, 4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate(246 mg, 0.388 mmol, 83% Yield) as a light yellow solid. ES-MS (m/z):508.8/510.7 (M+H, −2 tBu).

Intermediate 237 tert-Butyl9-[tert-butoxycarbonyl(cyanomethyl)amino]-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate

Suspend tert-butyl9-[tert-butoxycarbonyl(cyanomethyl)amino]-6,7-dichloro-10-iodo-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate (246 mg, 0.388 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2h-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1h-pyrazole(175 mg, 0.597 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (30 mg, 0.045 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (125mg, 1.17 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) and water (1 mL). Sparge withnitrogen and heat to 90° C. for 1 hour. Cool to RT, extract with EtOAc,wash with brine, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter and concentrate.Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yieldtert-butyl 9-[tert-butoxycarbonyl(cyanomethyl)amino]-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazinoindole-2-carboxylate (90 mg, 0.13 mmol, 34% Yield) as brown oil.

EXAMPLE 92A 2-[[6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]amino]acetonitrile

Suspend tert-butyl 9-[tert-butoxycarbonyl(cyanomethyl)amino]-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate (90 mg, 0.13 mmol) inDCM (2 mL). Add TFA (2 mL) and stir for 3 hours at RT. Dilute withwater, adjust to pH 8 with 1N aqueous NaOH, extract with EtOAc, washwith brine (3×), dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate toyield 2-[[6, 7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1, 2, 3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]amino]acetonitrile (32 mg, 0.044mmol, 33% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 361.0/362.7 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 92 2-[[6,7-Dichloro-2-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]amino]acetonitrile

Suspend 2-[[6, 7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1, 2, 3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]amino]acetonitrile (32 mg, 0.044mmol), hydroxyacetic acid (7 mg, 0.09 mmol), HATU (38 mg, 0.098 mmol)and DIPEA (32 mg, 0.25 mmol) in DMF (2 mL) and stir 1 hour at RT. Dilutewith water, extract with EtOAc, wash with brine, dry over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filter and concentrate. Purify by prep-HPLC to yield 2-[[6,7-dichloro-2-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]amino]acetonitrile (3.4 mg,0.0077 mmol, 17% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 419.2/421.3 (M+H). ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO): 13.12 (br s, 1H), 7.98-7.46 (m, 2H), 6.56 (s, 1H), 5.05-4.93(m, 1H), 4.92-4.81 (m, 1H), 4.76-4.51 (m, 4H), 4.30 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 2H),4.24-4.04 (m, 2H), 3.95-3.81 (m, 2H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 93

Intermediate 2392-[(7-Bromo-6-chloro-indol-1-yl)methoxy]ethyl-trimethyl-silane

Dissolve 7-bromo-6-chloro-1H-indole (3.52 g, 9.93 mmol, 65 mass %) inDMF (30 mL). Add sodium hydride (600 mg, 15.0 mmol, 60% dispersion inoil) slowly at 0° C. Stir at 0° C. for 30 min. Add2-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxymethyl chloride (2.1 g, 12 mmol) and stir at 0°C. for 1 hour. Quench with water and extract with EtOAc. Wash withbrine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate.Purify by flash chromatography (EtOAc/petroleum ether) to yield2-[(7-bromo-6-chloro-indol-1-yl)methoxy]ethyl-trimethyl-silane (3.04 g,8.00 mmol, 80% Yield).

Intermediate 2406-Chloro-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)indole-7-carbonitrile

Dissolve 2-[(7-bromo-6-chloro-indol-1-yl)methoxy]ethyl-trimethyl-silane(1.5 g, 3.9 mmol), Copper(I) cyanide (0.9 g, 10 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₄(0.46 g, 0.40 mmol, 100 mass %) in DMF (12 mL). Sparge with nitrogen andheat in the microwave at 175° C. for 1 hour. Combine with an additionalreaction mixture run at the same scale. Dilute with water and extractwith EtOAc (3×). Wash with brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash chromatography to yield6-chloro-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)indole-7-carbonitrile (1.71 g,5.57 mmol, 70% yield for combined reactions).

Intermediate 2413-Bromo-6-chloro-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)indole-7-carbonitrile

Dissolve 6-chloro-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)indole-7-carbonitrile(700 mg, 2.28 mmol) in DMSO (5 mL, 99.5 mass %) and add NBS (625 mg,3.44130 mmol, 98 mass %). Stir for 1 hour. Dilute with water and extractwith EtOAc (3×). Wash with brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate. Purify by flash chromatography (EtOAc/petroleumether) to yield3-bromo-6-chloro-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)indole-7-carbonitrile(738 mg, 1.91 mmol, 84% Yield).

Intermediate 2426-Chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)indole-7-carbonitrile

Dissolve3-bromo-6-chloro-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)indole-7-carbonitrile(300 mg, 0.778 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(460 mg, 1.57 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (250 mg, 2.36 mmol) and Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (52 mg,0.078 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) and water (1 mL). Stir at 90° C. for 2hours under nitrogen. Dilute with water and extract with EtOAc (3×).Wash with brine, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate. Purify by flash chromatography to yield6-chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)indole-7-carbonitrile(255 mg, 0.502 mmol, 65% Yield).

EXAMPLE 93 6-Chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-7-carbonitrile

Dissolve6-chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)indole-7-carbonitrile(200 mg, 0.394 mmol) in TFA (1 mL) and DCM (3 mL, 46.80 mmol). Stir for1 hour. Concentrate and add aqueous ammonia (28%) and methanol (3 mL).Stir for 30 minutes. Concentrate and purify by prep-HPLC to yield6-chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-7-carbonitrile (43 mg, 0.18 mmol,45% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 243.2/245.2 (M+H). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO):12.92 (br s, 1H), 12.21 (s, 1H), 8.17 (br s, 1H), 8.17 (d, J=8.5 Hz,1H), 7.91 (br s, 1H), 7.77 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H).

SCHEME FOR EXAMPLE 94

Intermediate 2436,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbohydrazide

Mix ethyl6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate(500 mg, 1.23 mmol) with hydrazine monohydrate (0.60 mL, 12.37 mmol) inethanol (10 mL) in a microwave tube. Heat to 140° C. for 45 min. Stirovernight at RT. Collect precipitate by suction filtration to yield6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbohydrazide(400 mg, 1.01 mmol, 83% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 393.8/395.8 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 945-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-amine

Mix6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbohydrazide(370 mg, 0.938 mmol) with cyanogen bromide (110 mg, 1.038 mmol) inethanol (15 mL) and reflux for 30 minutes. Concentrate, dilute withsaturated sodium bicarbonate and extract with an EtOAc/THF mixture. Dryover anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify byprep-HPLC to yield5-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-amine(101 mg, 0.301 mmol, 32% Yield). ES-MS (m/z): 334.8/336.8 (M+H). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO): 13.06 (s, 1H), 12.24 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.89 (s,1H), 7.71 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H).

Compounds 1-94 are listed in Table 3 below.

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Intermediate 244N-[3,4-Dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6, 7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]-2-hydroxy-acetamide

Dissolve3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-amine(100 mg, 0.234 mmol), glycolic acid (38 mg, 0.47 mmol), DIPEA (0.21 mL,1.2 mmol) and HATU (182 mg, 0.469 mmol) in DMF (3 mL), then stir atambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum, dissolvethe residue in EtOAc, wash with water, and extract the aqueous layerwith EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc inpetroleum ether to giveN-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]-2-hydroxy-acetamide(96 mg, 66%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 463.0/465.0(M+H) and 378.9/381.0 (M+H-THP).

EXAMPLE 95N-[3,4-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]-2-hydroxy-acetamide

DissolveN-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]-2-hydroxy-acetamide(96 mg, 0.16 mmol) in 4M HCl/dioxane (3 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 1 hr. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLCto giveN-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]-2-hydroxy-acetamide(22.99 mg, 39%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 379.3/381.3(M+H).

Intermediate 245N-[3,4-Dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6, 7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]tetrahydropyran-4-carboxamide

Dissolve 3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-amine (100 mg, 0.234 mmol),tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carboxylic acid (62 mg, 0.48 mmol), DIPEA (0.21mL, 1.2 mmol) and HATU (182 mg, 0.469 mmol) in DMF (2 mL). Stir atambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with water,and extract the aqueous layer with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organiclayers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with MeOH in DCM to giveN-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]tetrahydropyran-4-carboxamide(216 mg, 99+%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 517.2/519.2(M+H) and 433.1/435.1 (M+H-THP).

EXAMPLE 96N-[3,4-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]tetrahydropyran-4-carboxamide

SuspendN-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]tetrahydropyran-4-carboxamide(216 mg, 0.334 mmol) in 4M HCl/dioxane (5 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLCto giveN-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]tetrahydropyran-4-carboxamide(37.43 mg, 26%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 433.3/435.3(M+H).

Intermediate 2524-Bromo-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole

Dissolve4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole(5.40 g, 8.80 mmol) in THF (15 mL). Add TBAF (26 mL, 26.0 mmol, 1.0M inTHF) and stir at ambient temperature for 3 hrs. Dilute with EtOAc, washwith saturated aqueous NH₄Cl, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by column chromatography eluting withEtOAc in petroleum ether to give4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(3.15 g, 76%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): 414.0/416.0/417.9 (M+H)and 330.0/332.0/334.0 (M+H-THP).

Intermediate 2534-Bromo-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxy)methyl)-1H-indole

Dissolve4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(3.15 g, 6.68 mmol) in THF (5 mL). Add NaH (801 mg, 20.0 mmol, 60%dispersion in mineral oil) at 0° C. and stir for 30 min. Add SEM-Cl (1.5mL, 8.10 mmol) at 0° C. and stir at ambient temperature for 16-18 hrs.Combine with another batch run at 0.90×scale for work up andpurification. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dryover anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify bycolumn chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxy)methyl)-1H-indole(5.97 g, 80%) as yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): 544.1/546.0/548.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 254 6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)indol-4-ol

Dissolve4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxy)methyl)-1H-indole(1.00 g, 1.71 mmol) in dioxane (8 mL) and water (2 mL). Addt-BuBrettPhos-Pd-G₃ (152 mg, 0.171 mmol) and t-BuONa (410 mg, 4.27 mmol)under N₂. Purge with N₂ and stir at 70° C. for 2 hrs. Quench withsaturated aqueous NH₄Cl and extract with EtOAc. Wash with saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleumether to give6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)indol-4-ol(264 mg, 18%) as a brown solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 482.2/484.1(M+H).

Intermediate 2554-((trans-3-((tert-Butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)cyclopentyl)oxy)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxy)methyl)-1H-indole

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)indol-4-ol(160 mg, 0.312 mmol),cis-3-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)cyclopentan-1-ol (CAS: 183612-97-7,150 mg, 0.679 mmol) and Ph₃P (210 mg, 0.785 mmol) in toluene (5 mL). AddDIAD (0.1 mL, 0.47 mmol) and stir at 110° C. for 16-18 hrs under N₂atmosphere. Quench with water and extract with EtOAc. Wash withsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify using column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give4-((trans-3-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)cyclopentyl)oxy)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxy)methyl)-1H-indole(210 mg, 81%) as a yellow solid. The material is a racemic mixture.ES/MS (m/z): 681.8 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 99trans-3-((6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)cyclopentan-1-ol(racemic mixture)

Dissolve 4-((trans-3-((tert-butyldimethyl silyl)oxy)cyclopentyl)oxy)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxy)methyl)-1H-indole(210 mg, 0.253 mmol) and ethylenediamine (0.17 mL, 2.53 mmol) in TBAF (3mL, 3.00 mmol, 1.0M in THF). Stir at 80° C. for 16-18 hrs. Dilute withEtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NH₄Cl, saturated aqueous NaCl, dryover anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Dissolvethe residue in THF (2 mL). Add 6M aqueous HCl (2 mL). Then stir atambient temperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc andcombine the organic layers. Wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify byreverse phase prep-HPLC to givetrans-3-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)cyclopentan-1-ol(15.32 mg, 22%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 352.2/354.2(M+H).

Intermediate 2564-((cis-3-((tert-Butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)cyclopentyl)oxy)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-14(2-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxy)methyl)-1H-indole

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)indol-4-ol(200 mg, 0.236 mmol, 57% purity),trans-3-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)cyclopentan-1-ol (CAS:2093272-13-8, 110 mg, 0.498 mmol) and Ph₃P (160 mg, 0.598 mmol) intoluene (5 mL). Add DIAD (0.080 mL, 0.38 mmol) and stir at 110° C. for16-18 hrs under N₂. Combine with another batch run at 0.25×scale forwork up and purification. Quench with water and extract with EtOAc. Washwith saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify using column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give4-((cis-3-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)cyclopentyl)oxy)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxy)methyl)-1H-indole(200 mg, 92%) as a yellow solid. The material is a racemic mixture.

EXAMPLE 100Cis-3-((6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)cyclopentan-1-ol(racemic mixture)

Dissolve4-((cis-3-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)cyclopentyl)oxy)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxy)methyl)-1H-indole(170 mg, 0.232 mmol) and ethylenediamine (0.19 mL, 2.83 mmol) in TBAF (3mL, 3.00 mmol, 1.0M in THF). Stir at 80° C. for 16-18 hrs. Dilute withEtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NH₄Cl, saturated aqueous NaCl, dryover anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Dissolvethe residue in DCM (2 mL). Add TFA (2 mL). Then stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate and dissolve in EtOH (3 mL). AddK₂CO₃ (100 mg, 0.716 mmol) and stir at 85° C. for 1.5 hrs. Dilute withwater, extract with EtOAc. Wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify byprep-HPLC to givecis-3-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)cyclopentan-1-ol(19.96 mg, 25%) as a white solid. The compound is a racemic mixture.ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 352.2/354.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 257 6,7-Dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indole

Suspend 6,7-dichloro-1H-indole (3 g, 15 mmol) in THF (30 mL). Add sodiumhydride (1.54 g, 38.5 mmol, 60% dispersion in oil) at 0° C. Afterstirring for an hr, add 4-methylbenzenesulfonyl chloride (5.85 g, 30.7mmol) at 0° C., then stir at 25° C. for 16-18 hrs. Dilute with saturatedaqueous NH₄Cl and extract with EtOAc. Wash with saturated aqueous NaCl,dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether togive 6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indole (4.97 g, 86%). ES/MS (m/z):(³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 339.8/341.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 258 tert-Butyl (1-((tert-butyl dimethylsilyl)oxy)-3-(6,7-dichloro-1-tosyl-1H-indol-2-yl)propan-2-yl)carbamate

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indole (2.00 g, 5.60 mmol) inTHF (20 mL) and cool to −78° C. Add n-BuLi (3.40 mL, 8.50 mmol, 2.5M inhexane) dropwise and stir 1 hr. Add a solution of tert-butyl4-(((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)methyl)-1,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate2,2-dioxide (CAS: 2386255-17-8, 3.10 g, 8.27 mmol) in THF (10 mL)dropwise at −78° C. and then warm to ambient temperature slowly and stirfor 16-18 hrs. Quench with saturated aqueous NH₄Cl and extract withEtOAc. Wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give tert-butyl(1-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)-3-(6,7-dichloro-1-tosyl-1H-indol-2-yl)propan-2-yl)carbamate(1.50 g, 39%) as a yellow gum. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 627.1/629.2(M+H) and 527.1/529.1 (M+H-Boc).

Intermediate 259 tert-Butyl(1-(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate

Dissolve tert-butyl(1-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)-3-(6,7-dichloro-1-tosyl-1H-indol-2-yl)propan-2-yl)carbamate(1.50 g, 2.15 mmol) in THF (20 mL). Add TBAF (10 mL, 10.0 mmol, 1.0M inTHF) and stir at 80° C. for 16-18 hrs. Cool to ambient temperature,dilute with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NH₄Cl, saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleumether to give tert-butyl(1-(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate (300 mg,37%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 359.0/361.0 (M+H) and302.9/304.9 (M+H-tBu).

Intermediate 260 tert-Butyl(1-(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-2-yl)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate

Dissolve tert-butyl(1-(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate (250 mg,0.654 mmol) in DMF (4 mL). Add NIS (160 mg, 0.697 mmol) at 0° C. andstir at ambient temperature for 1 hr. Dilute with EtOAc, wash withwater, saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by column chromatographyeluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give tert-butyl(1-(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-2-yl)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate(250 mg, 72%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): 484.8 (M+H) and428.8/430.9 (M+H-tBu).

Intermediate 261 tert-Butyl (1-(6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate

Dissolve tert-butyl(1-(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-2-yl)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate(250 mg, 0.464 mmol),1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazole (200 mg, 0.719 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (60 mg, 0.090 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (5 mL) and water (1.25 mL). Add sodium carbonate (173 mg,1.62 mmol) and purge with N₂. Stir at 90° C. for 4 hrs. Combine withanother batch run at 0.15×scale for work up and purification.Concentrate under vacuum and purify by column chromatography elutingwith MeOH in DCM to give tert-butyl(1-(6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate(250 mg, 83%) as a light-yellow solid.

Intermediate 262 Ethyl2-(2-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-3-hydroxypropyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-1-yl)acetate

Dissolve tert-butyl (1-(6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate(170 mg, 0.300 mmol) in DMF (3 mL). Add Cs₂CO₃ (200 mg, 0.614 mmol),then ethyl bromoacetate (0.050 mL, 0.50 mmol) at 0° C. and stir atambient temperature for 5 hrs. Combine with another batch run at0.47×scale for work up and purification. Dilute with EtOAc, wash withwater, saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify using column chromatographyeluting with MeOH in DCM to give ethyl2-(2-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-3-hydroxypropyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-1-yl)acetate(90 mg, 28%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 595.2/597.2(M+H).

EXAMPLE 101 7,8-Dichloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)-11-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-[1,4]diazepino[1,7-a]indol-4(5H)-one

Dissolve ethyl2-(2-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-3-hydroxypropyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-1-yl)acetate(70 mg, 0.096 mmol) in DCM (3 mL). Add TFA (1.5 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 1 hr. Combine with another batch run at 0.29×scale forwork up and purification. Concentrate under vacuum and dilute theresidue with water, basify with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate topH=8, extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Dissolvethe residue into ethanol (4 mL), add potassium carbonate (80 mg, 0.58mmol) and stir at 90° C. for 1.5 hrs. Cool to ambient temperature,dilute with water, extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by reverse phaseprep-HPLC to give7,8-dichloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)-11-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-[1,4]diazepino[1,7-a]indol-4(5H)-one(25.43 mg, 55%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 365.3/367.3(M+H).

Intermediate 263 Methyl 3-(4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)propanoate

Suspend 4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1H-indole (5.00 g, 18.9 mmol), methyl3-bromopropanoate (3.86 g, 22.7 mmol), Pd(PhCN)₂Cl₂ (1.15 g, 2.85 mmol),norborn-2-ene (7.18 g, 75.5 mmol) and sodium bicarbonate (6.37 g, 75.4mmol) in water (510 mg, 28.3 mmol) and DMF (50 mL). Purge with N₂ andheat to 70° C. for 16-18 hrs. Cool to ambient temperature, dilute withEtOAc, wash with water and saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give methyl3-(4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)propanoate (3.70 g, 53%) as ayellow solid.

Intermediate 264 Methyl 3-(4-bromo-1-(2-(tert-butoxy)-2-oxoethyl)-6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)propanoate

Dissolve methyl 3-(4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)propanoate (3.70g, 10.0 mmol) in DMF (50 mL). Add Cs₂CO₃ (11.0 g, 33.7 mmol) andtert-butyl 2-bromoacetate (3.90 g, 20.0 mmol) at 0° C. Stir at ambienttemperature for 3 hrs. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with water and saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by column chromatography eluting with EtOAc inpetroleum ether to give methyl3-(4-bromo-1-(2-(tert-butoxy)-2-oxoethyl)-6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)propanoate(4.00 g, 82%) as a yellow solid.

Intermediate 265 tert-Butyl 1-bromo-3,4-dichloro-7-oxo-8,9-dihydro-6H-pyrido[1,2-a]indole-6-carboxylate

Dissolve methyl3-(4-bromo-1-(2-(tert-butoxy)-2-oxoethyl)-6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)propanoate(3.20 g, 6.50 mmol) in THF (30 mL) and add potassium tert-butoxide inTHF (26 mL, 26.0 mmol, 1M in THF). Stir at 28° C. for 3 hrs., under N₂atmosphere. Quench with saturated aqueous NH₄Cl, extract with EtOAc, dryover anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether togive tert-butyl1-bromo-3,4-dichloro-7-oxo-8,9-dihydro-6H-pyrido[1,2-a]indole-6-carboxylate(2.20 g, 74%) as a yellow solid.

Intermediate 2661-Bromo-3,4-dichloro-8,9-dihydro-6H-pyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-one

Suspend tert-butyl1-bromo-3,4-dichloro-7-oxo-8,9-dihydro-6H-pyrido[1,2-a]indole-6-carboxylate(2.20 g, 4.80 mmol) and silica gel (2.00 g, 33.3 mmol) in toluene (20mL). Purge with N₂ and heat to reflux for 3 hrs. Cool to ambienttemperature and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give1-bromo-3,4-dichloro-8,9-dihydro-6H-pyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-one (1.35 g,84%) as a yellow solid.

Intermediate 2671-Bromo-3,4-dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-amine

Dissolve 1-bromo-3,4-dichloro-8,9-dihydro-6H-pyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-one(1.35 g, 4.05 mmol) in MeOH (10 mL) and add ammonium acetate (4.69 g,60.8 mmol), acetic acid (2.44 g, 40.6 mmol) and sodium cyanoborohydride(515 mg, 8.11 mmol). Stir at ambient temperature for 16-18 hrs.Neutralize with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate, extract withEtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by trituration with DCM to give1-bromo-3,4-dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-amine (1.00g, 56%) as a gray solid. ES/MS (m/z): 332.9/335.0/337.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 268 tert-ButylN-(1-bromo-3,4-dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)carbamate

Dissolve1-bromo-3,4-dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-amine (1.00g, 2.30 mmol) in DCM (10 mL). Add TEA (1.60 mL, 11.0 mmol) and Boc₂O(1.20 mL, 5.60 mmol) at 0° C. Stir at ambient temperature for 16-18 hrs.Dilute with water, extract with DCM, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify using column chromatographyeluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give tert-butylN-(1-bromo-3,4-dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)carbamate(600 mg, 58%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): 433.0/435.0/437.0 (M+H)and 376.9/378.9/380.9 (M+H-tBu).

Intermediate 269 tert-ButylN-(3,4-dichloro-1-hydroxy-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)carbamate

Suspend tert-butylN-(1-bromo-3,4-dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)carbamate(500 mg, 1.09 mmol), CsOH (410 mg, 2.73 mmol) and t-BuBrettPhos-Pd-G₃(96 mg, 0.11 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (9 mL) and water (3 mL). Purge with N₂and heat to 65° C. for 0.5 hr. Cool to ambient temperature, dilute withwater, acidify with 1M aqueous HCl to pH=5, extract with EtOAc, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purifyusing column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether togive tert-butylN-(3,4-dichloro-1-hydroxy-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)carbamate(200 mg, 40%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 371.1/373.0(M+H) and 315.0/317.1 (M+H-tBu).

Intermediate 270 tert-Butyl N-[3,4-dichloro-1-(cyanomethoxy)-6, 7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]carbamate

Dissolve tert-butylN-(3,4-dichloro-1-hydroxy-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)carbamate(200 mg, 0.442 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) and add bromoacetonitrile (110 mg,0.917 mmol) and potassium carbonate (80 mg, 0.58 mmol). Stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purifyby column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to givetert-butylN-[3,4-dichloro-1-(cyanomethoxy)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]carbamate(170 mg, 79%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 410.1/412.0(M+H) and 354.0/356.0 (M+H-tBu).

Intermediate 271 tert-ButylN-[3,4-dichloro-1-(cyanomethoxy)-10-iodo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]carbamate

Dissolve tert-butylN-[3,4-dichloro-1-(cyanomethoxy)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]carbamate(170 mg, 0.348 mmol) in DMF (4 mL) and add NIS (88 mg, 0.383 mmol). Stirat ambient temperature for 1 hr. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with saturatedaqueous sodium bicarbonate and saturated aqueous NaCl, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purifyby column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to givetert-butylN-[3,4-dichloro-1-(cyanomethoxy)-10-iodo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]carbamate(170 mg, 74%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 536.0/537.9(M+H) and 479.8/481.9 (M+H-tBu).

Intermediate 272 tert-ButylN-[3,4-dichloro-1-(cyanomethoxy)-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]carbamate

Suspend tert-butylN-[3,4-dichloro-1-(cyanomethoxy)-10-iodo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]carbamate(140 mg, 0.211 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(90 mg, 0.32 mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (32 mg, 0.043 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (68 mg,0.64 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) and water (0.5 mL). Purge with N₂ andheat to 90° C. for 1 hr. Cool to ambient temperature and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify using column chromatography eluting with EtOAc inpetroleum ether to give tert-butylN-[3,4-dichloro-1-(cyanomethoxy)-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]carbamate(100 mg, 61%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 560.2/562.2(M+H) and 476.2/478.2 (M+H-THP).

Intermediate 2732-[[7-Amino-3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-1-yl]oxy]acetonitrilebis(2,2,2-trifluoroacetate)

Dissolve tert-butylN-[3,4-dichloro-1-(cyanomethoxy)-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]carbamate(70 mg, 0.091 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) and add TFA (1 mL). Stir at ambienttemperature for 1 hr. Concentrate to give2-[[7-amino-3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-1-yl]oxy]acetonitrilebis(2,2,2-trifluoroacetate) (70 mg, 48%, TFA salt) as a yellow solid.ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 376.0/378.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 102N-[3,4-Dichloro-1-(cyanomethoxy)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]acetamide

Dissolve2-[[7-amino-3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-1-yl]oxy]acetonitrilebis(2,2,2-trifluoroacetate) (70 mg, 0.044 mmol) and TEA (0.05 mL, 0.4mmol) in DCM (2 mL). Add acetic anhydride (0.010 mL, 0.11 mmol) at 0° C.and stir at 0° C. for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and dissolve theresidue in THF (3 mL) and water (1 mL). Add LiOH (5 mg, 0.21 mmol) at 0°C. Stir at 0° C. for 0.5 hr. Neutralize with 1M aqueous HCl, dilute withwater, extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter,and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC to giveN-[3,4-dichloro-1-(cyanomethoxy)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]acetamide(2.52 mg, 13%) as an off-white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)418.3/420.3 (M+H).

Intermediate 274 N-((6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-2-(4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-yl)acetamide

Dissolve[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methanamine(100 mg, 0.219 mmol) and 2-(1,2,4-triazol-4-yl) acetic acid (37 mg, 0.26mmol) in DMF (2 mL). Add HATU (102 mg, 0.263 mmol) and DIPEA (283 mg,2.19 mmol). Stir at ambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Concentrate undervacuum and purify by column chromatography eluting with DCM/MeOH to giveN-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-2-(4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-yl)acetamide(37 mg, 32%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 474.1/476.1(M+H) and 390.0/392.0 (M+H-THP).

EXAMPLE 103 N-((6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-2-(4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-yl)acetamide

Dissolve N-((6, 7-di chloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-2-(4H-1,2,4-triazol -4-yl)acetamide (37 mg,0.070 mmol) in DCM (1 mL). Add TFA (1 mL) and stir at 20° C. for 2 hrs.Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLC to giveN-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-2-(4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-yl)acetamide(9.55 mg, 34%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 390.3/392.3(M+H).

Intermediate 275 N-((6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)thiazole-4-carboxamide

Dissolve[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methanamine(104 mg, 0.242 mmol) and thiazole-4-carboxylic acid (38 mg, 0.29 mmol)in DMF (2 mL). Add HATU (113 mg, 0.291 mmol) and DIPEA (156 mg, 1.21mmol). Stir at ambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Concentrate undervacuum and purify by column chromatography eluting with DCM/MeOH to giveN-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)thiazole-4-carboxamide(129 mg, 90%) as a yellow gum. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 476.1/478.1(M+H) and 392.0/393.9 (M+H-THP).

EXAMPLE 104N-((6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)thiazole-4-carboxamide

DissolveN-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)thiazole-4-carboxamide(129 mg, 0.217 mmol) in DCM (1 mL). Add TFA (1 mL) and stir at 20° C.for 1 hr. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by reverse phase prep-HPLCto giveN-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)thiazole-4-carboxamide(25.41 mg 30%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 392.2/394.2(M+H).

Intermediate 276N-((6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)ethanesulfonamide

Dissolve[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methanamine(110 mg, 0.256 mmol) and DIPEA (166 mg, 1.28 mmol) in DMF (2 mL). Addethanesulfonyl chloride (40 mg, 0.31 mmol). Stir at ambient temperaturefor 16-18 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by columnchromatography eluting with DCM/MeOH to giveN-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)ethanesulfonamide(129 mg, 88%) as a red gum. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 457.1/459.1 (M+H)and 373.0/375.0 (M+H-THP).

EXAMPLE 105N-((6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)ethanesulfonamide

DissolveN-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methypethanesulfonamide(142 mg, 0.248 mmol) in DCM (1 mL). Add TFA (1 mL) and stir at 20° C.for 1 hr. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLC to giveN-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)ethanesulfonamide(10.40 mg, 11%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 373.2/375.2(M+H).

Intermediate 2772-Acetamido-N-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)acetamide

Dissolve[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methanamine(129 mg, 0.300 mmol) and N-acetylglycine (43 mg, 0.36 mmol) in DMF (2mL). Add HATU (140 mg, 0.361 mmol) and DIPEA (194 mg, 1.50 mmol). Stirat ambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum andpurify by column chromatography eluting with DCM/MeOH to give2-acetamido-N-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)acetamide(49 mg, 30%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 464.3/466.1(M+H).

EXAMPLE 1062-Acetamido-N-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)acetamide

Dissolve2-acetamido-N-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)acetamide(49 mg, 0.084 mmol) in DCM (1 mL). Add TFA (1 mL) and stir at 20° C. for1 hr. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLC to give2-acetamido-N-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)acetamide(19.37 mg, 60%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 380.2/382.2(M+H).

Intermediate 2782-Acetamido-N-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]acetamide

Suspend3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-amine(180 mg, 0.422 mmol), N-acetylglycine (105 mg, 0.852 mmol) and DIPEA(0.368 mL, 2.11 mmol) in DMF (4 mL) and add HATU (330 mg, 0.851 mmol).Stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with water, extract withEtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by column chromatography eluting with MeOH in DCM to give2-acetamido-N-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]acetamide(180 mg, 76%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 504.2/506.2(M+H) and 420.1/422.1 (M+H-THP).

EXAMPLE 107 2-Acetamido-N-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6, 7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]acetamide

Dissolve2-acetamido-N-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2a]indol-7-yl]acetamide (180 mg, 0.321 mmol) in DCM (3 mL) and add TFA (3mL). Stir at ambient temperature for 3 hrs. Combine with another batchrun at 0.59×scale for work up and purification. Concentrate under vacuumand purify by prep-HPLC to give2-acetamido-N-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]acetamide(86.30 mg, 40%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 420.3/422.3(M+H).

EXAMPLE 1081-[6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2,4-dimethoxy-butan-1-one

Suspend6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole(50 mg, 0.14 mmol, HCl salt) in DMF (1 mL). Add DIPEA (0.2 mL) and stirat ambient temperature for 15 min. Add 2,4-dimethoxybutanoic acid (CAS:1832579-54-0, 35 mg, 0.21 mmol) and HATU (65 mg, 0.17 mmol). Stir atambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Filter and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by prep-HPLC to give1-[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2,4-dimethoxy-butan-1-one(18.48 mg, 31%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 437.3/439.3(M+H).

Intermediate 279 tert-Butyl3-(6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carbonyl)morpholine-4-carboxylate

Dissolve 4-boc-3-morpholinecarboxylic acid (133 mg, 0.558 mmol), HATU(218 mg, 0.556 mmol) and DIPEA (184 mg, 1.40 mmol) in DMF (3 mL). Add asolution of6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole(150 mg, 0.393 mmol, HCl salt) in DMF (3 mL). Stir at ambienttemperature for 16-18 hrs. Dilute with water and extract with EtOAc.Wash with 10% aqueous LiCl and saturated aqueous NaCl, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum to givetert-butyl3-(6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carbonyl)morpholine-4-carboxylate(192 mg, 75%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 520.1/522.3(M+H) and 420.2/422.1 (M+H-Boc).

Intermediate 280(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)(morpholin-3-yl)methanone

Dissolve tert-butyl3-(6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carbonyl)morpholine-4-carboxylate(192 mg, 0.295 mmol) in 4M HCl/dioxane (5 mL). Stir at ambienttemperature for 1 hr. Concentrate and dry under vacuum to give(6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)(morpholin-3-yl)methanone(120 mg, HCl salt, 91%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)420.0/422.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 1091-(3-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carbonyl)morpholino)ethan-1-one

Dissolve(6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)(morpholin-3-yl)methanone(120 mg, 0.271 mmol, HCl salt) and TEA (0.2 mL, 1 mmol) in DCM (2 mL).Add acetic anhydride (42 mg, 0.41 mmol) at 0° C. Warm to ambienttemperature and stir 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and dissolve inMeOH (5 mL). Add K₂CO₃ (113 mg, 0.818 mmol) and stir at ambienttemperature for another 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify byprep-HPLC to give1-(3-(6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carbonyl)morpholino)ethan-1-one(5.33 mg, 4%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 462.3/464.3(M+H) and 484.3/486.2 (M+Na).

EXAMPLE 1101-[6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-3-(2-methyl-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)propan-1-one

Suspend6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole(50 mg, 0.14 mmol, HCl salt) in DMF (1 mL). Add DIPEA (0.2 mL) and stirat ambient temperature for 15 min. Then add3-(2-methyl-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)propanoic acid (CAS: 1247443-88-4, 113mg, 0.655 mmol) and HATU (65 mg, 0.17 mmol). Stir at ambient temperaturefor 16-18 hrs. Purify by prep-HPLC to give1-[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-3-(2-methyl-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)propan-1-one(18.4 mg, 30%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 444.3/446.3(M+H).

EXAMPLE 1111-[6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-imidazol-1-yl-ethanone

Suspend6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indolehydrochloride (50 mg, 0.14 mmol) in DMF (1 mL). Add DIPEA (0.2 mL) andstir at ambient temperature for 15 min. Add 2-(1H-imidazol-1-yl) aceticacid (27 mg, 0.21 mmol) and HATU (65 mg, 0.17 mmol). Stir at ambienttemperature for 16-18 hrs. Filter and concentrate under vacuum. Purifyby prep-HPLC to give1-[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-imidazol-1-yl-ethanone(10.9 mg, 18%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 415.3/417.3(M+H).

Intermediate 281N-((6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-2-(pyrazin-2-yl)acetamide

Dissolve (6, 7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl) methanamine (139 mg, 0.285 mmol) and2-pyrazin-2-ylacetic acid (47 mg, 0.34 mmol) in DMF (2 mL). Add HATU(133 mg, 0.342 mmol) and DIPEA (184 mg, 1.42 mmol) and stir at ambienttemperature for 16-18 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by flashcolumn chromatography eluting with DCM/MeOH to giveN-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-2-(pyrazin-2-yl)acetamide(146 mg, 95%) as a red gum. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 485.1/487.1 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 112N-((6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-2-(pyrazin-2-yl)acetamide

DissolveN-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-2-(pyrazin-2-yl)acetamide(100 mg, 0.185 mmol) in THF (1 mL). Add 6M aqueous HCl (2 mL) and stirat ambient temperature for 1 hr. Concentrate under vacuum and purify byprep-HPLC to giveN-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-2-(pyrazin-2-yl)acetamide(13.55 mg, 18%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 401.2/403.2(M+H).

EXAMPLE 1134-[6,7-Dichloro-9-(cyanomethoxy)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-N,N-dimethyl-4-oxo-butanamide

Suspend2-[[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oy]acetonitrile(50 mg, 0.12 mmol, HCl salt) in DMF (1 mL). Add DIPEA (0.2 mL) and stirat ambient temperature for 15 min. Add N,N-dimethylsuccinamic acid (20mg, 0.14 mmol) and HATU (58 mg, 0.15 mmol). Stir at ambient temperaturefor 16-18 hrs. Filter and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLCto give4-[6,7-dichloro-9-(cyanomethoxy)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-N,N-dimethyl-4-oxo-butanamide (20.29 mg, 33%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)489.3/491.3 (M+H).

Intermediate 282 tert-Butyl(S)-3-(2-(6,7-dichloro-9-(cyanomethoxy)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)-2-oxoethyl)morpholine-4-carboxylate

Dissolve2-[[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile (100 mg, 0.243 mmol, HCl salt),2-[(3S)-4-tert-butoxycarbonylmorpholin-3-yl]acetic acid (63 mg, 0.26mmol) and DIPEA (0.13 mL, 0.75 mmol) in DMF (3 mL). Add HATU (120 mg,0.309 mmol). Stir at ambient temperature for 1 hr. Dilute with water,extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Dilute the residuewith water (1 mL) and THF (2 mL), add LiOH (60 mg, 2.5 mmol) at 0° C.,stir at 0° C. for 1 hr. Neutralize with 1M aqueous HCl and dilute withwater, extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter,and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column eluting with MeOHin DCM to give tert-butyl(S)-3-(2-(6,7-dichloro-9-(cyanomethoxy)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)-2-oxoethyl)morpholine-4-carboxylate(120 mg, 77%) as yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 589.1/591.1 (M+H)and 489.1/491.1 (M+H-Boc).

Intermediate 283(S)-2-((6,7-Dichloro-2-(2-(morpholin-3-yl)acetyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

Dissolve tert-butyl(S)-3-(2-(6,7-dichloro-9-(cyanomethoxy)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)-2-oxoethyl)morpholine-4-carboxylate(120 mg, 0.187 mmol) in DCM (3 mL). Add TFA (1.5 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum to give(S)-2-((6,7-dichloro-2-(2-(morpholin-3-yl)acetyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(130 mg, TFA salt, 94%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)489.1/491.1 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 114(S)-2-((6,7-Dichloro-2-(2-(4-methylmorpholin-3-yl)acetyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

Dissolve(S)-2-((6,7-dichloro-2-(2-(morpholin-3-yl)acetyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(120 mg, 0.163 mmol, TFA salt) in DCE (3 mL). Adjust to pH=8 with DIPEA(0.1 mL, 0.6 mmol), then add acetic acid (0.03 mL, 0.05 mmol) to adjustpH=5. Add formaldehyde (110 mg, 1.36 mmol, 37% in water) and stir atambient temperature for 0.5 hr. Add sodium cyanoborohydride (35 mg, 0.56mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 1 hr. Dilute with water,neutralize with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate and extract withDCM, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC to give(S)-2-((6,7-dichloro-2-(2-(4-methylmorpholin-3-yl)acetyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(19.4 mg, 24%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 503.3/505.3(M+H).

Intermediate 284 tert-Butyl(R)-3-(2-(6,7-dichloro-9-(cyanomethoxy)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)-2-oxoethyl)morpholine-4-carboxylate

Dissolve2-[[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile (100 mg, 0.243 mmol, HCl salt),2-[(3R)-4-tert-butoxycarbonylmorpholin-3-yl]acetic acid (63 mg, 0.26mmol), DIPEA (0.13 mL, 0.75 mmol) in DMF (3 mL). Add HATU (120 mg, 0.309mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with water,extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Dilute the residuewith water (1 mL) and THF (2 mL), add LiOH (80 mg, 3.3 mmol) at 0° C.and stir at 0° C. for 1 hr. Neutralize with 1M aqueous HCl and extractwith EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with MeOH inDCM to give tert-butyl(R)-3-(2-(6,7-dichloro-9-(cyanomethoxy)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)-2-oxoethyl)morpholine-4-carboxylate(100 mg, 66%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 489.1/491.1(M+H-Boc).

Intermediate 285(R)-2-((6,7-Dichloro-2-(2-(morpholin-3-yl)acetyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

Dissolve tert-butyl(R)-3-(2-(6,7-dichloro-9-(cyanomethoxy)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)-2-oxoethyl)morpholine-4-carboxylate(100 mg, 0.160 mmol) in DCM (3 mL). Add TFA (1.5 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hr then concentrate under vacuum to give(R)-2-((6,7-dichloro-2-(2-(morpholin-3-yl)acetyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(110 mg, TFA salt, 96%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)489.1/491.1 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 115(R)-2-((6,7-Dichloro-2-(2-(4-methylmorpholin-3-yl)acetyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

Dissolve(R)-2-((6,7-dichloro-2-(2-(morpholin-3-yl)acetyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(110 mg, 0.153 mmol, TFA salt) in DCE (3 mL), Adjust to pH=8 with DIPEA(0.1 mL, 0.6 mmol), then add acetic acid (0.03 mL, 0.05 mmol) to adjustto pH=5. Add formaldehyde (100 mg, 1.23 mmol, 37% in water) and stir atambient temperature for 0.5 hr. Add sodium cyanoborohydride (30 mg, 0.48mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 1 hr. Dilute with water,neutralize with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate and extract withDCM, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC and then SFC to give((R)-2-((6,7-dichloro-2-(2-(4-methylmorpholin-3-yl)acetyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(12.45 mg, 0.024 mmol, 16%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)503.1/505.1 (M+H).

Intermediate 286 Methyl 4-(6,7-dichloroindol-1-yl)butanoate

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-1H-indole (3.00 g, 14.5 mmol) in DMF (40 mL) andadd NaH (700 mg, 17.5 mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil) slowly at 0°C. Stir at 0° C. for 0.5 hr. Add methyl 4-bromobutyrate (2.3 mL, 18mmol) at 0° C., stir for 1h, and allow to warm to ambient temperature.Quench with water and extract with DCM (3×). Wash the combined organiclayers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give methyl4-(6,7-dichloroindol-1-yl)butanoate (2.4 g, 53%) as a light-yellow oil.ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 286.1/288.1 (M+H).

Intermediate 287 4-(6,7-Dichloroindol-1-yl)butanoic acid

Dissolve methyl 4-(6,7-dichloroindol-1-yl)butanoate (3.28 g, 10.5 mmol)in THF (40 mL) and water (10 mL) and add LiOH (2.65 g, 63.2 mmol). Stirat ambient temperature for 1 hr. Concentrate, dilute with water, andadjust to pH=3 with 1M aqueous HCl. Filter the precipitate, wash withwater (3×), and dry under vacuum to give4-(6,7-dichloroindol-1-yl)butanoic acid (2.76 g, 89%) as an off-whitesolid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 272.1/274.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 288 3,4-Dichloro-7,8-dihydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9 (6H)-one

Dissolve 4-(6,7-dichloroindol-1-yl)butanoic acid (2.76 g, 9.35 mmol) inpolyphosphoric acid (50 g). Stir at 90° C. for 1 hr. Cool to about 70°C. and quench with ice-water, stir for 0.5 h, and extract with EtOAc(3×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueous sodiumbicarbonate (3×), dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether and triturate with MeOH at 50° C. to give3,4-dichloro-7,8-dihydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9(6H)-one (667 mg, 26%) as ayellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 254.1/256.1 (M+H).

Intermediate 2893,4-Dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-amine

Suspend 3,4-dichloro-7,8-dihydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9(6H)-one (350 mg,1.28 mmol), ammonium acetate (1.48 g, 19.2 mmol) and acetic acid (771mg, 12.8 mmol) in MeOH (8 mL). Add sodium cyanoborohydride (163 mg, 2.57mmol) and stir at 50° C. for 16-18 hrs. Neutralize with saturatedaqueous sodium bicarbonate, extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography eluting with MeOH in DCM to give3,4-dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-amine (220 mg, 64%)as a yellow gum.

Intermediate 290N-(3,4-Dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)acetamide

Dissolve 3,4-dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-amine (220mg, 0.819 mmol) and TEA (0.57 mL, 4.09 mmol) in DCM (5 mL). Add Ac₂O(0.10 mL, 1.1 mmol) at 0° C. Stir for 2 hrs. Neutralize with 1M aqueousHCl, dilute with water, extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum to giveN-(3,4-dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)acetamide (200mg, 78%) as a yellow solid.

Intermediate 291N-(3,4-Dichloro-10-iodo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)acetamide

DissolveN-(3,4-dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)acetamide (200mg, 0.639 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) and add NIS (162 mg, 0.706 mmol). Stir atambient temperature for 1 hr. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with saturatedaqueous sodium bicarbonate and saturated aqueous NaCl, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum to giveN-(3,4-dichloro-10-iodo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)acetamide(230 mg, 81%) as a yellow solid.

Intermediate 292N-[3,4-Dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6, 7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]acetamide

SuspendN-(3,4-dichloro-10-iodo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)acetamide(200 mg, 0.449 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(191 mg, 0.673 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (60 mg, 0.090 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (144mg, 1.35 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (8 mL) and water (1 mL). Purge with N₂ andheat to 90° C. for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by flashcolumn chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to giveN-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]acetamide(100 mg, 43%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 447.1/449.0(M+H).

EXAMPLE 116N-(3,4-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)acetamide

DissolveN-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]acetamide(100 mg, 0.192 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) and add TFA (2 mL). Stir at ambienttemperature for 16-18 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify byprep-HPLC to giveN-(3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)acetamide(28.77 mg, 40%) as an off-white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)363.2/365.3 (M+H).

Intermediate 293N-[3,4-Dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6, 7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]-2-methoxy-ethanesulfonamide

Dissolve3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-amine(100 mg, 0.234 mmol) and TEA (0.16 mL, 1.1 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) and add2-methoxyethane-1-sulfonyl chloride (78 mg, 0.47 mmol). Stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with water, extract with DCM, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purifyby flash column chromatography eluting with MeOH in DCM to giveN-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]-2-methoxy-ethanesulfonamide(85 mg, 62%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 527.2/529.2(M+H).

EXAMPLE 117N-[3,4-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]-2-methoxy-ethanesulfonamide

DissolveN-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]-2-methoxy-ethanesulfonamide(85 mg, 0.15 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) and add TFA (2 mL). Stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLCto giveN-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]-2-methoxy-ethanesulfonamide (15.5 mg, 24%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)443.3/445.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 294 Methyl3-(N-(3,4-dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)sulfamoyl)propanoate

Dissolve3,4-dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-amine (150 mg, 0.333 mmol) and TEA (0.25 mL, 1.8mmol) in anhydrous DCM (10 mL). Add methyl 3-chlorosulfonylpropanoate(128 mg, 0.665 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Combinewith another batch run at 0.13×scale for work up and purification.Dilute with water, extract with DCM, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl,dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to givemethyl3-(N-(3,4-dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)sulfamoyl)propanoate(115 mg, 49%) as a yellow solid.

Intermediate 2953-(N-(3,4-Dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)sulfamoyl)propanoicacid

Dissolve methyl3-(N-(3,4-dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)sulfamoyl)propanoate(115 mg, 0.186 mmol) in THF (2 mL). Add NaOH (38 mg, 0.92 mmol) in water(2 mL) and stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Adjust to pH=4 with 1Maqueous HCl. Collect the solid by filtration and dry under vacuum togive3-(N-(3,4-dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)sulfamoyl)propanoicacid (100 mg, 89%) as a white solid.

Intermediate 2963-(N-(3,4-Dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)sulfamoyl)-N-methylpropanamide

Dissolve3-(N-(3,4-dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)sulfamoyl)propanoicacid (100 mg, 0.166 mmol) and DIPEA (0.15 mL, 0.86 mmol) in DMF (3 mL).Add methylamine (0.2 mL, 0.4 mmol, 2M in THF) and HATU (130 mg, 0.335mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Dilute with waterand extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry overanhydrous Na₂SO₄ and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with MeOH in DCM to give3-(N-(3,4-dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)sulfamoyl)-N-methylpropanamide(70 mg, 70%) as a yellow gum. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 554.0/556.0(M+H).

EXAMPLE 118 3-(N-(3,4-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)sulfamoyl)-N-methylpropanamide

Dissolve3-(N-(3,4-dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)sulfamoyl)-N-methylpropanamide(70 mg, 0.12 mmol) in DCM (2 mL). Add TFA (2 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLCto give3-(N-(3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)sulfamoyl)-N-methylpropanamide(23.2 mg, 43%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 470.3/472.2(M+H).

Intermediate 297N-(3,4-Dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)-2-(1,3-dioxoisindolin-2-yl)ethanesulfonamide

Dissolve3,4-dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-amine (150 mg, 0.352 mmol) and TEA (0.25 mL, 1.8mmol) in DCM (10 mL). Add 2-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)ethanesulfonylchloride (193 mg, 0.703 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs.Dilute with water, extract with DCM, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl,dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to givemethylN-(3,4-dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)-2-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)ethanesulfonamide(150 mg, 53%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 641.9/643.9(M+H).

Intermediate 2982-Amino-N-(3,4-dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)ethanesulfonamide

DissolveN-(3,4-dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)-2-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)ethanesulfonamide(150 mg, 0.187 mmol) in EtOH (10 mL). Add hydrazine hydrate (170 mg,4.24 mmol, 80% purity) and stir at 85° C. for 16-18 hrs. Filter and washthe precipitate with EtOH. Concentrate the filtrate and dilute withwater, extract with DCM, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith MeOH in DCM to give2-amino-N-(3,4-dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)ethanesulfonamide(84 mg, 81%) as colorless oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 512.0/514.1(M+H).

Intermediate 299N-(2-(N-(3,4-Dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)sulfamoyl)ethyl)acetamide

Dissolve give2-amino-N-(3,4-dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)ethanesulfonamide(50 mg, 0.078 mmol) and TEA (24 mg, 0.24 mmol) in DCM (5 mL). Add acetylchloride (9 mg, 0.11 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs.Dilute with water, extract with DCM, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl,dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum to giveN-(2-(N-(3,4-dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)sulfamoyl)ethyl)acetamide(60 mg, 97%) as a yellow solid.

EXAMPLE 119 N-(2-(N-(3,4-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)sulfamoyl)ethyl)acetamide

DissolveN-(2-(N-(3,4-dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)sulfamoyl)ethyl)acetamide(60 mg, 0.076 mmol) in DCM (2 mL). Add TFA (2 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLCto giveN-(2-(N-(3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)sulfamoyl)ethyl)acetamide(25.48 mg, 71%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 470.3/472.2(M+H).

EXAMPLE 120 N-(3,4-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)-2-(1H-tetrazol-1-yl)ethane-1-sulfonamide

Dissolve2-amino-N-(3,4-dichloro-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)ethane-1-sulfonamide(200 mg, 0.375 mmol) and trimethyl orthoformate (15 mL, 140 mmol) inacetic acid (10 mL) at 90° C. Add NaN₃ (170 mg, 2.61 mmol) and stir at90° C. for 16-18 hrs. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc, wash withsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC to giveN-(3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl)-2-(1H-tetrazol-1-yl)ethane-1-sulfonamide(34.08 mg, 19%) as a pink solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 481.3/483.3(M+H).

Intermediate 300 Ethyl(E)-4-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)amino)but-2-enoate

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine (200 mg,0.621 mmol) in MeOH (10 mL). Add acetic acid (4 mg, 0.07 mmol) to adjustto pH=5 and stir at ambient temperature for 0.5 hr. Add ethyltrans-4-oxo-2-butenoate (241 mg, 1.86 mmol) and stir at ambienttemperature for 0.5 hr. Add sodium cyanoborohydride (123 mg, 1.86 mmol)and stir at ambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Concentrate and adjust topH˜7 with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃. Extract with EtOAc, wash withsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give ethyl(E)-4-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)amino)but-2-enoate(170 mg, 61%) as a brown solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 379.1/381.1(M+H).

EXAMPLE 121(E)-4-((6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)amino)but-2-en-1-ol

Dissolve ethyl(E)-4-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)amino)but-2-enoate(170 mg, 0.359 mmol) in DCM (8 mL). Add DIBAL-H (1.8 mL, 1.80 mmol, 1Min toluene) dropwise at −78° C. under N₂ atmosphere. Stir at −78° C. for3 hrs. Quench with saturated aqueous potassium sodium tartrate. Combinewith another batch run at 0.25×scale for work up and purification.Concentrate under vacuum and extract with DCM. Wash with saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by prep-HPLC to give(E)-4-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)amino)but-2-en-1-ol(30.5 mg, 20%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 337.3/339.3(M+H).

Intermediate 3016,7-Dichloro-N-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine

Suspend4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole(200 mg, 0.334 mmol), 2,2-difluoroethan-1-amine (45 mg, 0.50 mmol),t-BuONa (100 mg, 1.01 mmol) and (t-Bu₃P)₂Pd (26 mg, 0.050 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (5 mL). Purge with N₂ then heat to 100° C. for 16-18 hrs.Concentrate under vacuum and purify by flash column chromatographyeluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give6,7-dichloro-N-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine(150 mg, 65%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 415.2/417.1(M+H).

EXAMPLE 122 6,7-Dichloro-N-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-N-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine(150 mg, 0.217 mmol) in DCM (3 mL) and add TFA (3 mL) at 0° C. Stir atambient temperature for 2 hrs. Combine with another batch run at0.39×scale for work up and purification. Concentrate under vacuum andpurify by prep-HPLC to give6,7-dichloro-N-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine(28.70 mg, 29%) as an off-white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)331.2/333.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 3026,7-Dichloro-N-(2-fluoroethyl)-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-amine

Dissolve tert-butylN-[6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-yl]carbamate (500 mg, 0.955mmol) in DMF (10 mL) and add sodium hydride (85 mg, 2.1 mmol, 60%dispersion in mineral oil) at 0° C. Stir at 0° C. for 0.5 hr. Add1-fluoro-2-iodoethane (228 mg, 1.25 mmol) at 0° C. and stir at ambienttemperature for 16-18 hrs. Quench with water and extract with EtOAc(2×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dryover anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleumether to give6,7-dichloro-N-(2-fluoroethyl)-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-amine (200 mg,47%) as a yellow gum.

Intermediate 303 6,7-Dichloro-N-(2-fluoroethyl)-1H-indol-4-amine

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-N-(2-fluoroethyl)-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-amine(200 mg, 0.448 mmol) in THF (5 mL) and add TBAF (1.50 mL, 1.50 mmol, 1Min THF). Stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with EtOAc, washwith saturated aqueous NH₄Cl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter,and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatographyeluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give6,7-dichloro-N-(2-fluoroethyl)-1H-indol-4-amine (135 mg, 99%) as ayellow solid.

Intermediate 304 6,7-Dichloro-N-(2-fluoroethyl)-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-amine

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-N-(2-fluoroethyl)-1H-indol-4-amine (135 mg, 0.492mmol) in DMF (3 mL) and add NIS (135 mg, 0.588 mmol) at 0° C. Stir atambient temperature for 2 hrs. Quench with saturated aqueous Na₂SO₃ andextract with EtOAc (2×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAcin petroleum ether to give6,7-dichloro-N-(2-fluoroethyl)-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-amine (135 mg, 66%) asa yellow solid.

Intermediate 3056,7-Dichloro-N-(2-fluoroethyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine

Suspend 6,7-dichloro-N-(2-fluoroethyl)-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-amine (135 mg,0.326 mmol) and1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(185 mg, 0.652 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (43 mg, 0.065 mmol) and sodiumcarbonate (105 mg, 0.991 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) and water (1 mL).Purge with N₂ and heat to 90° C. for 2 hrs. Cool to ambient temperatureand concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatographyeluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give6,7-dichloro-N-(2-fluoroethyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine(100 mg, 62%) as a yellow solid.

EXAMPLE 1236,7-Dichloro-N-(2-fluoroethyl)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-N-(2-fluoroethyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine(100 mg, 0.201 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) and add TFA (2 mL). Stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLCto give6,7-dichloro-N-(2-fluoroethyl)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine(24.18 mg, 38%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 313.2/315.3(M+H).

Intermediate 306 tert-ButylN-[2-[2-[2-[3-[[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]amino]-3-oxo-propoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate

Suspend3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-amine(90 mg, 0.211 mmol),2,2-dimethyl-4-oxo-3,8,11,14-tetraoxa-5-azaheptadecan-17-oic acid (143mg, 0.423 mmol) and DIPEA (0.2 mL, 1 mmol) in DMF (2 mL). Add HATU (164mg, 0.423 mmol). Stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Dilute withwater, extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter,and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatographyeluting with MeOH in DCM to give tert-butylN-[2-[2-[2-[3-[[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]amino]-3-oxo-propoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate(110 mg, 64%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 708.3/710.3(M+H).

EXAMPLE 1243-[2-[2-(2-Aminoethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]-N-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]propanamide

Dissolve tert-butylN-[2-[2-[2-[3-[[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]amino]-3-oxo-propoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate(110 mg, 0.135 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) and add TFA (2 mL). Stir at ambienttemperature for 3 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and dilute with water,adjust pH=12 with 2N aqueous NaOH, extract with EtOAc, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purifyby reverse phase prep-HPLC to give3-[2-[2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]-N-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]propanamide(20.63 mg, 27%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 524.4/526.4(M+H).

Intermediate 3074-(3-((tert-Butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)-2-methylpropoxy)-6,7-dichloro-1-tosyl-1H-indole

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-ol (1.00 g, 2.67 mmol),3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl) silyl]oxy-2-methyl-propan-1-ol (1.1 g, 5.1 mmol)and Ph₃P (1.78 g, 6.65 mmol) in anhydrous toluene (15 mL). Add DIAD (860mg, 4.00 mmol) and stir at 110° C. for 16-18 hrs under N₂ atmosphere.Dilute with water and extract with EtOAc. Dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give4-(3-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)-2-methylpropoxy)-6,7-dichloro-1-tosyl-1H-indole(1.30 g, 81%) as a colorless oil.

Intermediate 308 3-(6,7-Dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)-2-methylpropan-1-ol

Dissolve4-(3-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)-2-methylpropoxy)-6,7-dichloro-1-tosyl-1H-indole(1.2 g, 2.0 mmol) in THF (2 mL). Add TBAF (10 mL, 10 mmol, 1M in THF) at0° C. and stir at ambient temperature for 4 hrs under N₂ atmosphere.Dilute with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NH₄Cl and saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc inpetroleum ether to give3-((6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)-2-methylpropan-1-ol (359 mg, 59%) asa colorless oil.

Intermediate 3093-((6,7-Dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)-2-methylpropan-1-ol

Dissolve 3-((6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)-2-methylpropan-1-ol (370mg, 1.22 mmol) in DMF (3 mL). Add NIS (335 mg, 1.46 mmol) and stir atambient temperature for 1.5 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum, dilute withEtOAc, wash with water, and extract the aqueous layer with EtOAc (3×).Wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give3-((6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)-2-methylpropan-1-ol (415 mg,77%) as a purple solid.

Intermediate 3103-((6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)-2-methylpropan-1-ol

Suspend 3-((6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)-2-methylpropan-1-ol(415 mg, 0.934 mmol),1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazole(286 mg, 1.03 mmol), and Na₂CO₃ (297 mg, 2.80 mmol) in dioxane (4 mL)and water (1 mL). Add Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (124 mg, 0.186 mmol) at 25° C. underN₂ atmosphere. Purge with N₂ then stir at 90° C. for 1.5 hrs. Dilutewith water and extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dryover anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify byflash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether togive3-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)-2-methylpropan-1-ol(120 mg, 24%) as a brown oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 424.0/426.0(M+H).

EXAMPLE 1253-((6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)-2-methylpropan-1-ol

Dissolve 3-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)-2-methylpropan-1-ol(120 mg, 0.226 mmol) in THF (1 mL). Add 6M aqueous HCl (2 mL) and stirat ambient temperature for 1 hr. Concentrate under vacuum and purify byprep-HPLC to give3-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)-2-methylpropan-1-ol(34.35 mg, 44%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 340.3/342.3(M+H).

Intermediate 3116,7-Dichloro-4-((cis-3-fluorocyclobutoxy)-1-tosyl-1H-indole

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-ol (1.00 g, 2.67 mmol),trans-3-fluorocyclobutanol (360 mg, 4.00 mmol) and Ph₃P (1.40 g, 5.30mmol) in THF (20 mL). Add DIAD (1.1 g, 5.3 mmol) and stir at ambienttemperature for 3 hrs. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc, dry overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give6,7-dichloro-4-((cis-3-fluorocyclobutoxy)-1-tosyl-1H-indole (1.19 g,91%) as a yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 427.8/429.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 312 6,7-Dichloro-4-(cis-3-fluorocyclobutoxy)-1H-indole

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-4-((cis-3-fluorocyclobutoxy)-1-tosyl-1H-indole(1.09 g, 2.23 mmol) in THF (10 mL). Add TBAF (11 mL, 11 mmol, 1M in THF)and stir at ambient temperature for 3 hrs. Dilute with water, extractwith EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NH₄Cl, dry over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give6,7-dichloro-4-(cis-3-fluorocyclobutoxy)-1H-indole (400 mg, 52%) as ayellow oil.

Intermediate 3136,7-Dichloro-4-(cis-3-fluorocyclobutoxy)-3-iodo-1H-indole

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-4-(cis-3-fluorocyclobutoxy)-1H-indole (400 mg,1.17 mmol) in DMF (10 mL). Add NIS (295 mg, 1.29 mmol) and stir atambient temperature for 1.5 hrs. Quench with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃,extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give6,7-dichloro-4-(cis-3-fluorocyclobutoxy)-3-iodo-1H-indole (150 mg, 26%)as a pink solid.

Intermediate 314 6,7-Dichloro-4-(cis-3-fluorocyclobutoxy)-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole

Suspend 6,7-dichloro-4-(cis-3-fluorocyclobutoxy)-3-iodo-1H-indole (150mg, 0.300 mmol),1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazole(176 mg, 0.601 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (96 mg, 0.91 mmol) in dioxane (4 mL) andwater (1 mL). Add Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (23 mg, 0.035 mmol) at 25° C. under N₂atmosphere. Purge with N₂ and stir at 90° C. for 3 hrs. Dilute withwater, extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give6,7-dichloro-4-(cis-3-fluorocyclobutoxy)-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(125 mg, 71%) as a brown solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 423.9/425.9(M+H).

EXAMPLE 126 6,7-Dichloro-4-(cis-3-fluorocyclobutoxy)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-4-(cis-3-fluorocyclobutoxy)-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(125 mg, 0.212 mmol) in DCM (3 mL). Add TFA (3 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLCto give6,7-dichloro-4-(cis-3-fluorocyclobutoxy)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(17.12 mg, 24%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 340.3/342.3(M+H).

Intermediate 315N′-Acetyl-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbohydrazide

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylicacid (500 mg, 1.25 mmol), acetylhydrazide (293 mg, 3.76 mmol) and DIPEA(1.1 mL, 63 mmol) in DMF (10 mL). Add HATU (970 mg, 2.50 mmol) and stirat ambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Dilute with water, extract withEtOAc, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with MeOH in DCM to giveN′-acetyl-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbohydrazide(600 mg, 99%) as a yellow solid.

EXAMPLE 1272-(6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)-5-methyl-1,3,4-oxadiazole

Stir a solution ofN′-acetyl-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbohydrazide(300 mg, 0.619 mmol) in POCl₃ (4 mL) at 65° C. for 2.5 hrs., under a N₂atmosphere. Concentrate under vacuum and dissolve in DMSO. Purify byprep-HPLC to give2-(6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)-5-methyl-1,3,4-oxadiazole(41.74 mg, 20%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 334.2/336.2(M+H).

Intermediate 3166,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-N′-(2,2,2-trifluoroacetyl)-1H-indole-2-carbohydrazide

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbohydrazide(800 mg, 1.95 mmol) and TEA (0.48 mL, 3.45 mmol) in DCM (15 mL). AddTFAA (0.38 mL, 2.71 mmol) at 0° C. under N₂ atmosphere. Stir at ambienttemperature for 16-18 hrs. Quench with aqueous NaHCO₃ and extract withDCM. Wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography (EtOAc/PE) to give6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-N′-(2,2,2-trifluoroacetyl)-1H-indole-2-carbohydrazide (350 mg, 33%) as a brown solid.ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 490.0/491.9 (M+H).

Intermediate 3172-(6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-N′-(2,2,2-trifluoroacetyl)-1H-indole-2-carbohydrazide(200 mg, 0.367 mmol) in acetonitrile (15 mL). Add p-toluenesulfonylchloride (141 mg, 0.703 mmol) and DIPEA (136 mg, 1.05 mmol) at 0° C.under a N₂ atmosphere. Stir at ambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Quenchwith water and extract with EtOAc. Wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dryover anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify byflash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether togive2-(6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole(106 mg, 55%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 472.0/473.8(M+H).

EXAMPLE 1282-(6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole

Stir a solution of2-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole(131 mg, 0.247 mmol) in TFA (2 mL) and DCM (5 mL) at ambient temperaturefor 1 hr. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLC to give2-(6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole(27.68 mg, 28%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 388.2/390.2(M+H).

Intermediate 318 N-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]acetamide

Dissolve[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methanamine(150 mg, 0.377 mmol) and TEA (0.076 mL, 0.55 mmol) in DCM (5 mL) at 0°C. Add acetic anhydride (0.080 mL, 0.85 mmol). Stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc (2×), washthe combined organic layers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to giveN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]acetamide (142 mg, 90%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)407.1/409.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 129N-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]thioacetamide

DissolveN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl] acetamide (142 mg, 0.338 mmol) in toluene (20 mL) and addLawesson's reagent (218 mg, 0.523 mmol). Stir at 110° C. for 16 hrs.Dilute with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over withanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify byprep-HPLC to giveN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]thioacetamide(22.01 mg, 19%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): 339.2 (M+H, small peak)and ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 264.2/266.2 [M+H—CH₃C(S)NH₂].

Intermediate 319 (4-Bromo-6, 7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)methanol

Dissolve ethyl 4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1H-indole-2-carboxylate (2.5 g, 6.7mmol) in THF (15 mL) and DCM (15 mL). Add DIBAL-H (30 mL, 30 mmol, 1.0Min toluene) at −78° C. under N₂ atmosphere. Stir at ambient temperaturefor 1 hr. Quench with saturated aqueous sodium potassium tartrate andstir at ambient temperature. Extract with EtOAc, wash with saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAcin petroleum ether to give (4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)methanol(1.62 g, 78%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (292.0/294.0/296.0 (M−H).

Intermediate 320 4-Bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indole

Dissolve (4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)methanol (1.00 g, 3.05mmol) and 3,4-dihydro-2H-pyran (0.56 mL, 6.1 mmol) in THF (8 mL). AddMeSO₃H (0.022 mL, 0.33 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 16-18hrs. Quench with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate, extract withEtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indole(800 mg, 62%) as a yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): 376.0/378.0/379.8 (M−H).

Intermediate 321 tert-Butyl(6,7-dichloro-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate

Dissolve4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indole(1.54 g, 3.45 mmol), tert-butyl carbamate (660 mg, 5.52 mmol) andXantPhos-Pd-G₂ (340 mg, 0.342 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (25 mL). Add Cs₂CO₃(3.40 g, 10.4 mmol), purge with N₂ and stir at 100° C. for 16-18 hrs.Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl,dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleumether to give tert-butyl(6,7-dichloro-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate(1.13 g, 75%) as a yellow oil.

Intermediate 322 tert-Butyl(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate

Dissolve tert-butyl(6,7-dichloro-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate(950 mg, 2.17 mmol) in DMF (15 mL). Add NIS (550 mg, 2.40 mmol) at 0° C.and stir at ambient temperature for 1 hr. Dilute with EtOAc, wash withwater, saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give tert-butyl(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate(786 mg, 63%) as a yellow solid.

Intermediate 323 tert-Butyl(6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate

Dissolve tert-butyl(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate(786 mg, 1.38 mmol),1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazole(576 mg, 2.07 mmol) and Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (184 mg, 0.277 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane(16 mL) and water (4 mL). Add Na₂CO₃ (514 mg, 4.83 mmol), purge with N₂and stir at 90° C. for 5 hrs. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc, dryover anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleumether to give tert-butyl(6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate(590 mg, 72%) as a yellow solid.

Intermediate 324(4-Amino-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methanol

Dissolve tert-butyl(6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate(300 mg, 0.504 mmol) in THF (5 mL). Add 6M aqueous HCl (5 mL) and stirat ambient temperature for 4 hrs. Filter and dry the filter cake undervacuum to give(4-amino-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methanol (110mg, 70%) as a white solid.

EXAMPLE 130N-(6,7-Dichloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)acetamide

Dissolve(4-amino-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methanol (51 mg,0.16 mmol), DIPEA (0.71 mL, 4.10 mmol) and DMAP (20 mg, 0.16 mmol) inDCM (3 mL). Add acetic anhydride (0.28 mL, 3.0 mmol) at 0° C. and stirat ambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Quench with saturated aqueoussodium bicarbonate, extract with DCM, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl,dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Dissolve the residue in MeOH (3 mL) and add potassium carbonate (225 mg,1.63 mmol) at 0° C., stir at ambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Dilutewith water and extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC to giveN-(6,7-dichloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)acetamide(13.8 mg, 25%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 339.3/341.2(M+H).

EXAMPLE 131N-(6,7-Dichloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)-2,2-difluoroacetamide

Dissolve[4-amino-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methanol (150mg, 0.429 mmol), DIPEA (0.84 mL, 4.80 mmol) and DMAP (12 mg, 0.098 mmol)in DCM (6 mL). Add difluoroacetic anhydride (602 mg, 3.36 mmol) at 0° C.dropwise and stir at ambient temperature 3 hrs. Quench with saturatedaqueous sodium bicarbonate, extract with DCM and EtOAc, dry combinedorganic layers over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC to giveN-(6,7-dichloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)-2,2-difluoroacetamide(60.04 mg, 37%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 375.2/377.2(M+H).

EXAMPLE 132N-(6,7-Dichloro-2-(methoxymethyl)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)-2,2-difluoroacetamide

Dissolve[4-amino-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methanol (70 mg,0.22 mmol), DIPEA (0.31 mL, 1.8 mmol) and DMAP (5.4 mg, 0.044 mmol) inDCM (3.5 mL). Add difluoroacetic anhydride (321 mg, 1.79 mmol) at 0° C.and stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Quench with saturated aqueoussodium bicarbonate, extract with DCM, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Dissolve the residue in MeOH (3.5mL), add potassium carbonate (309 mg, 2.24 mmol) and stir at ambienttemperature for 16-18 hrs. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc, dryover anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by prep-HPLC to giveN-(6,7-dichloro-2-(methoxymethyl)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)-2,2-difluoroacetamide(5.06 mg, 6%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 389.2/391.2(M+H).

Intermediate 325 tert-ButylN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-2H-imidazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]carbamate

Dissolve[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methanamine(1.20 g, 2.80 mmol) and TEA (1.2 mL, 8.60 mmol) in DCM (50 mL) at 0° C.Add Boc₂O (1.2 mL, 5.60 mmol). Stir at ambient temperature for 3 hrs.Combine with another batch run at 0.17×scale for work up andpurification. Quench with water, extract with DCM, wash with saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc inpetroleum ether to give tert-butylN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-2H-imidazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]carbamate(1.02 g, 61%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 465.1/466.8(M+H).

Intermediate 326 tert-Butyl N-[[6,7-dichloro-1-methyl-3-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-2H-imidazol-4-yl)indol-2-yl]methyl]carbamate

Suspend tert-butylN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-2H-imidazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]carbamate(1.00 g, 1.95 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (2.23 g, 6.84 mmol) in DMF (24 mL) at 0°C. Add MeI (0.336 g, 2.34 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 3hrs. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with water and saturated aqueous NaCl, dryover with anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purifyby flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether togive tert-butylN-[[6,7-dichloro-1-methyl-3-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-2H-imidazol-4-yl)indol-2-yl] methyl]carbamate (850 mg, 83%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS(m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 479.0/480.9 (M+H).

Intermediate 327[6,7-Dichloro-1-methyl-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-2-yl]methanaminehydrochloride

Dissolve tert-butylN-[[6,7-dichloro-1-methyl-3-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-2H-imidazol-4-yl)indol-2-yl]methyl]carbamate (850 mg, 1.63 mmol) in 4M HCl in MeOH (3mL). Stir at ambient temperature for 1 hr. Filter and dry under vacuumto give [6,7-dichloro-1-methyl-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-2-yl]methanamine (600 mg, 88%, HCl salt) as an orange solid. ES/MS (m/z):(³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 278.1/280.0 (M+H—NH₃).

EXAMPLE 133N-[[6,7-Dichloro-1-methyl-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-2-yl]methyl]-2-hydroxy-acetamide

Suspend [6,7-dichloro-1-methyl-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-2-yl]methanamine(200 mg, 0.476 mmol, HCl salt) and TEA (0.332 mL, 2.38 mmol) in DCM (4mL) at 0° C. Add acetoxyacetyl chloride (0.154 mL, 1.43 mmol). Stir atambient temperature for 2 hrs. Filter and concentrate under vacuum.Dissolve the residue in MeOH (2 mL) and add K₂CO₃ (6 60 mg, 4.77 mmol).Stir at ambient temperature for 1 hr. Dilute with EtOAc, wash withsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Triturate with DCM/MeOH (4 mL, 3/1) to giveN-[[6,7-dichloro-1-methyl-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-2-yl]methyl]-2-hydroxy-acetamide(140 mg, 80%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 352.9/354.9(M+H).

EXAMPLE 134 N-[[6,7-Dichloro-1-methyl-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-2-yl]methyl]acetamide

Dissolve[6,7-dichloro-1-methyl-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-2-yl]methanamine (200mg, 0.476 mmol, HCl salt) and TEA (0.241 mL, 1.73 mmol) in DCM (4 mL) at0° C. Add acetic anhydride (0.135 mL, 1.43 mmol). Stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Filter and concentrate under vacuum. Dissolve theresidue in MeOH (2 mL). Add K₂CO₃ (₆60 mg, 4.78 mmol) and stir atambient temperature for 1 hr. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over saturated Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with MeOH/DCM.Triturate with CH₃CN (3 mL) to giveN-[[6,7-dichloro-1-methyl-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-2-yl]methyl]acetamide (68.2 mg, 41%) as a white solid. ES/MS(m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 337.0/338.9 (M+H).

Intermediate 3289-Bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one

Dissolve 9-bromo-6,7-dichloro-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one(1.17 g, 3.33 mmol) in DMF (10 mL). Add sodium hydride (270 mg, 6.75mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil) at 0° C. and stir at 0° C. for 0.5hr. Add SEM-Cl (1.2 mL, 6.8 mmol) dropwise at 0° C. and stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Quench with water, extract with EtOAc, wash with4% aqueous LiCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give9-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one(570 mg, 26%) as a colorless oil.

Intermediate 329 tert-ButylN-((6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-2-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]carbamate

Dissolve9-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one(570 mg, 0.859 mmol) and tert-butyl carbamate (230 mg, 1.96 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (10 mL). Add Pd₂(dba)₃ (62 mg, 0.067 mmol), XantPhos (77 mg,0.13 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (550 mg, 1.69 mmol). Purge with N₂ and stir for16-18 hrs at 100° C. under N₂ atmosphere. Quench with water, extractwith EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAcin petroleum ether to give tert-butylN-[6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-2-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]carbamate(440 mg, 92%) as a yellow gum.

Intermediate 330 tert-ButylN-(cyanomethyl)-N-[6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-2-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]carbamate

Dissolve tert-butylN-[6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-2-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]carbamate(440 mg, 0.791 mmol) in DMF (5 mL). Add sodium hydride (55 mg, 1.4 mmol,60% dispersion in mineral oil) and stir for 0.5 hr. Addbromoacetonitrile (215 mg, 1.79 mmol) dropwise. Stir at ambienttemperature for 1 hr. Quench with water and extract the aqueous layerwith EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc inpetroleum ether to give tert-butylN-(cyanomethyl)-N-[6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-2-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]carbamate(200 mg, 45%) as a yellow oil.

Intermediate 331 tert-Butyl N-[10-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-2-(2-trimethyl silylethoxymethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-N-(cyanomethyl)carbamate

Dissolve tert-butylN-(cyanomethyl)-N-[6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-2-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]carbamate(200 mg, 0.352 mmol) in DMF (5 mL). Add NBS (100 mg, 0.562 mmol) andstir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Quench with saturated aqueousNa₂SO₃ and extract the aqueous layer with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combinedorganic layers with 4% aqueous LiCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate under vacuum to give tert-butylN-[10-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-2-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-N-(cyanomethyl)carbamate(197 mg, 86%) as a brown gum. ES/MS (m/z): 617.0/619.0/621.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 332 tert-ButylN-(cyanomethyl)-N-[6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-2-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]carbamate

Suspend tert-butylN-[10-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-2-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-N-(cyanomethyl)carbamate(197 mg, 0.303 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(180 mg, 0.615 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (70 mg, 0.660 mmol) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (25 mg,0.032 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) and water (1 mL). Purge with N₂ andheat to 90° C. for 4 hrs. Cool to ambient temperature, dilute withwater, and extract the aqueous layer with EtOAc (3×). Dry the combinedorganic layers over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAcin petroleum ether to give tert-butylN-(cyanomethyl)-N-[6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-2-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]carbamate(80 mg, 34%) as a yellow gum. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 689.2/691.2(M+H).

EXAMPLE 1352-[[6,7-Dichloro-1-oxo-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]amino]acetonitrile

Suspend tert-butylN-(cyanomethyl)-N-[6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-2-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]carbamate(35 mg, 0.046 mmol) in DCM (1 mL). Add TFA (0.5 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and dissolve the residuein THF (1 mL) and water (0.5 mL), then add LiOH (300 mg, 12.5 mmol) andstir at ambient temperature for 1 hr. Adjust to pH=5 with 1M aqueousHCl, extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC to give2-[[6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]amino]acetonitrile(1.66 mg, 9%) as a light-yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)375.1/377.1 (M+H).

Intermediate 333 tert-Butyl(2-(6,7-dichloro-4-(cyanomethoxy)-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate

Dissolve2-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]acetonitrile(180 mg, 0.437 mmol) in DMF (4 mL) and add Cs₂CO₃ (285 mg, 0.875 mmol).Stir at ambient temperature for 1 hr. Add tert-butyl1,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide (147 mg, 0.658 mmol) andstir at ambient temperature for 16 hrs. Quench with 1M aqueous HCl at 0°C. and extract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layers withsaturated aqueous NaCl (2×), dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter,and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatographyeluting with MeOH in DCM to give tert-butyl(2-(6,7-dichloro-4-(cyanomethoxy)-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate(220 mg, 99%) as a brown oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 534.1/536.1(M+H).

Intermediate 3342-[1-(2-Aminoethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]oxyacetonitrile

Dissolve tert-butyl(2-(6,7-dichloro-4-(cyanomethoxy)-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate(220 mg, 0.432 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) and add TFA (2 mL). Stir at ambienttemperature for 4 hrs. Dilute with water and adjust to pH=8 withsaturated aqueous NaHCO₃. Extract with EtOAc (2×). Dry the combinedorganic layers over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Dissolve the residue in THF (4 mL) and water (2 mL). AddLiOH (32 mg, 1.3 mmol) at 0° C. and stir at 0° C. for 1 hr. Dilute withwater and extract with EtOAc (3×). Dry the combined organic layers overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum to give2-[1-(2-aminoethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]oxyacetonitrile(210 mg, 83%) as a yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 350.0/352.0(M+H).

EXAMPLE 136N-[2-[6,7-Dichloro-4-(cyanomethoxy)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]ethyl]acetamide

Suspend2-[1-(2-aminoethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]oxyacetonitrile(150 mg, 0.257 mmol) and TEA (80 mg, 0.79 mmol) in DCM (4 mL). Addacetic anhydride (0.035 mL, 0.37 mmol) at 0° C. dropwise and stir atambient temperature for 1 hr. Combine with another batch run at0.40×scale for work up and purification. Adjust to pH=8 with saturatedaqueous NaHCO₃, extract with EtOAc, wash sequentially with water andsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Suspend the residue in THF (3 mL) and water(1.5 mL). Add LiOH (19 mg, 0.79 mmol) at 0° C. and stir at 0° C. for 1hr. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLC to giveN-[2-[6,7-dichloro-4-(cyanomethoxy)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]ethyl]acetamide(25.9 mg, 18%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 392.3/394.3(M+H).

Intermediate 335 6,7-Dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)-4-vinyloxy-indole

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-ol (3.00 g, 8.00 mmol)in toluene (40 mL). Add vinyl acetate (6.89 g, 80.0 mmol),chloro(1,5-cyclooctadiene)iridium(I) dimer (538 mg, 0.801 mmol), andsodium carbonate (1.02 g, 9.60 mmol). Purge with N₂ and stir at 100° C.for 3 hrs. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc, wash with saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAcin petroleum ether to give6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)-4-vinyloxy-indole (2.98 g, 88%) as ayellow solid.

Intermediate 336 Cis-Ethyl 2-[6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-yl]oxycyclopropanecarboxylate

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)-4-vinyloxy-indole (2.98 g,7.02 mmol) in DCM (20 mL) and add rhodium(II) acetate dimer (621 mg,1.40 mmol). Purge with N₂. Add ethyl diazoacetate (2.81 g, 24.6 mmol) inDCM (20 mL) dropwise and stir at ambient temperature for 1.5 hrs.Concentrate under vacuum and purify by flash column chromatographyeluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give cis-ethyl2-[6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-yl]oxycyclopropanecarboxylate(550 mg, 16%) as a yellow solid. Material is a racemic mixture. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6): 7.94 (d, J=3.8 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.44 (d,J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.29 (s, 1H), 6.79 (d, J=3.8 Hz, 1H), 4.41 (ddd, J=7.0,6.2, 4.6 Hz, 1H), 3.91-3.75 (m, 2H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.18 (ddd, J=8.5,7.0, 6.2 Hz, 1H), 1.57 (ddd, J=7.0, 6.2, 4.6 Hz, 1H), 1.44 (dt, J=8.5,6.2 Hz, 1H), 0.81 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).

Intermediate 337 Cis-Ethyl2-[(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]cyclopropane carboxylate

Dissolve cis-ethyl 2-[6, 7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-yl]oxycyclopropanecarboxylate (550 mg, 1.12 mmol) inTBAF (6 mL, 1.0M in THF) and stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs.Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc, wash with aqueous NaCl, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purifyby flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether togive cis-ethyl 2-[(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]cyclopropanecarboxylate (290 mg, 79%) as a yellow oil. Material is a racemicmixture. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 314.0/316.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 338 Cis-Ethyl2-[(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]cyclopropanecarboxylate

Dissolve cis-ethyl 2-[(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]cyclopropanecarboxylate (290 mg, 0.877 mmol) in DMF (6 mL) and add NIS (242 mg, 1.05mmol). Stir at ambient temperature for 1 hr. Dilute with EtOAc, washwith saturated aqueous Na₂SO₃ and saturated aqueous NaCl, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purifyby flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether togive cis-ethyl2-[(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]cyclopropanecarboxylate (380mg, 94%) as a yellow oil. Material is a racemic mixture.

Intermediate 339 Cis-Ethyl2-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]cyclopropanecarboxylate

Dissolve cis-ethyl2-[(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]cyclopropanecarboxylate (380mg, 0.820 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(350 mg, 1.23 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (55 mg, 0.084 mmol) and sodiumcarbonate (261 mg, 2.46 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (8 mL) and water (2 mL).Purge with N₂ and stir at 90° C. for 1 hr. Dilute with water and extractwith EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc inpetroleum ether to give cis-ethyl2-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]cyclopropanecarboxylate(273 mg, 68%) as a yellow solid. Material is a racemic mixture.

Intermediate 340Cis-[2-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]cyclopropyl]methanol

Dissolve cis-ethyl2-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]cyclopropanecarboxylate(200 mg, 0.409 mmol) in DCM (5 mL). Add DIBAL-H under N₂ atmosphere(1.23 mL, 1.23 mmol, 1.0M in toluene) at 0° C. and stir at 0° C. for 0.5hr. Quench with water and extract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combinedorganic layers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum to givecis-[2-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]cyclopropyl]methanol(150 mg, 78%) as a yellow solid. Material is a racemic mixture. ES/MS(m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 422.1/423.8 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 137Cis-[2-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]cyclopropyl]methanolhydrochloride Racemic Mixture

Suspendcis-[2-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]cyclopropyl]methanol(200 mg, 0.426 mmol) in THF (3 mL) and add 6M aqueous HCl (4.5 mL). Stirat ambient temperature for 1 hr. and concentrate under vacuum. Purify byprep-HPLC to give racemiccis-[2-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]cyclopropyl]methanol(50.8 mg, 32%, HCl salt) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)338.3/340.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 3412-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]ethynyl-triisopropyl-silane

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(500 mg, 1.41 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (6 mL) and add(bromoethynyl)triisopropylsilane (1.90 mg, 7.06 mmol), PEG-400 (80 mg),copper(I) iodide (30 mg, 0.16 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (560 mg, 1.72 mmol).Purge with N₂ and stir at 160° C. for 3 hrs. under microwaveirradiation. Dilute with water and extract with EtOAc (3×). Wash thecombined organic layers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give2-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]ethynyl-triisopropyl-silane(300 mg, 39%) as a brown oil.

Intermediate 3426,7-Dichloro-1-ethynyl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole

Dissolve2-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]ethynyl-triisopropyl-silane(300 mg, 0.552 mmol) in THF (8 mL) and add TBAF (4 mL, 1.0M in THF).Stir at 0° C. for 0.5 hr. Dilute with water and extract with EtOAc (3×).Wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purifyby flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether togive 6,7-dichloro-1-ethynyl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole(180 mg, 86%) as a brown solid.

Intermediate 343 tert-Butyl-[2-[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol -4-yl)indol -1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethoxy]-dimethyl-silane

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-1-ethynyl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole (180 mg, 0.475 mmol) in DMF (3 mL) and water (3 mL). Addcopper (6 mg, 0.09 mmol), cupric sulfate (16 mg, 0.10 mmol) and(2-azidoethoxy)(tert-butyl)dimethylsilane (130 mg, 0.613 mmol). Purgewith N₂ and stir at 110° C. for 0.5 hr. Dilute with water and extractwith EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc inpetroleum ether to givetert-butyl-[2-[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethoxy]-dimethyl-silane(170 mg, 61%) as a yellow oil.

EXAMPLE 138 2-[4-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanol

Suspendtert-butyl-[2-[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethoxy]-dimethyl-silane(140 mg, 0.237 mmol) in THF (1.5 mL) and add 6M aqueous HCl (1.5 mL).Stir at ambient temperature for 1 hr. and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by prep-HPLC to give2-[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanol(58.7 mg, 67%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 363.3/365.2(M+H).

Intermediate 344 tert-Butyl-[3-[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]propoxy]-dimethyl-silane

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-1-ethynyl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole (70mg, 0.19 mmol) in DMF (2 mL) and water (2 mL). Add copper (4 mg, 0.06mmol), cupric sulfate (7 mg, 0.04 mmol) and(3-azidopropoxy)(tert-butyl)dimethylsilane (CAS:142288-01-5, 52 mg, 0.23mmol). Purge with N₂ and stir at 110° C. for 0.5 hr. Combine withanother batch run at 0.43×scale for work up and purification. Dilutewith water and extract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layerswith saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter,and concentrate under vacuum to givetert-butyl-[3-[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]propoxy]-dimethyl-silane(105 mg, 53%) as a black oil.

EXAMPLE 1393-[4-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]propan-1-ol

Suspendtert-butyl-[3-[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]propoxy]-dimethyl-silane(105 mg, 0.146 mmol) in THF (2 mL) and add 6M aqueous HCl (2 mL). Stirat ambient temperature for 1 hr. and concentrate under vacuum. Purify byprep-HPLC to give3-[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]propan-1-ol(45.1 mg, 82%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 377.2/379.2(M+H).

Intermediate 3456,7-Dichloro-1-[1-[(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methyl]triazol-4-yl]-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-1-ethynyl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole (90mg, 0.24 mmol) in DMF (2 mL) and water (3 mL). Add copper (3 mg, 0.05mmol), cupric sulfate (8 mg, 0.05 mmol) and4-(azidomethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane (CAS: 25261-56-7, 150 mg,0.286 mmol). Purge with N₂ and stir at 110° C. for 0.5 hr. Dilute withwater and extract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layers withsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give6,7-dichloro-1-[1-[(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methyl]triazol-4-yl]-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole(120 mg, 66%) as a yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 517.0/519.1(M+H).

EXAMPLE 1403-[4-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]propane-1,2-diol

Suspend6,7-dichloro-1-[1-[(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methyl]triazol-4-yl]-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole(120 mg, 0.158 mmol) in THF (2 mL) and add 6M aqueous HCl (2 mL). Stirat ambient temperature for 1 hr. and concentrate under vacuum. Purify byprep-HPLC to give3-[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]propane-1,2-diol(42.2 mg, 68%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 393.3/395.2(M+H).

Intermediate 346 Methyl3-[[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]amino]-3-oxo-propanoate

Dissolve3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-amine(100 mg, 0.222 mmol) and TEA (68 mg, 0.67 mmol) in DCM (3 mL). Addmethyl 3-chloro-3-oxo-propanoate (37 mg, 0.27 mmol) at 0° C. and stir at0° C. for 1.5 hrs. Dilute with water and extract with DCM (3×). Wash thecombined organic layers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography eluting with MeOH in DCM to give methyl3-[[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]amino]-3-oxo-propanoate(120 mg, 96%) as a yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 505.1/507.1(M+H).

Intermediate 347N′-[3,4-Dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]-N-methyl-propanediamide

Dissolve methyl3-[[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]amino]-3-oxo-propanoate(120 mg, 0.214 mmol) in methylamine (3.53 mL, 7.06 mmol, 2M in THF).Stir at ambient temperature for 16 hrs., and concentrate under vacuum togiveN′-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]-N-methyl-propanediamide(160 mg, 89%) as a yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 504.2/506.2(M+H) and 420.1/422.1 (M+H-THP).

EXAMPLE 141N′-[3,4-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]-N-methyl-propanediamide

SuspendN′-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]-N-methyl-propanediamide(150 mg, 0.297 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) and add TFA (2 mL). Stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLCto giveN′-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]-N-methyl-propanediamide(22.6 mg, 18%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 420.3/422.3(M+H).

Intermediate 348 9-Bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yloxyethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one

Dissolve 9-bromo-6, 7-dichloro-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1(2H)-one (500 mg, 1.42 mmol) in DMF (8 mL). Add sodiumhydride (120 mg, 3.00 mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil) at 0° C. andstir for 0.5 hr. Add 2-(2-bromoethoxy)tetrahydro-2H-pyran (620 mg, 2.85mmol) dropwise at 0° C. Stir at 0° C. for 2 hrs. Dilute with water andextract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layers with 4%aqueous LiCl (3×), dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give9-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yloxyethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one(551 mg, 75%) as a colorless oil.

Intermediate 349 6,7-Dichloro-9-hydroxy-2-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yloxyethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one

Dissolve9-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yloxyethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one(550 mg, 1.07 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (10 mL). Add t-BuONa (260 mg, 2.62mmol), water (5 mL), and t-BuBrettPhos-Pd-G₃ (50 mg, 0.057 mmol) atambient temperature. Purge with N₂ and stir at 65° C. for 3 hrs. Quenchwith saturated aqueous NH₄Cl. Add 1M aqueous HCl to adjust to pH=5 andextract with EtOAc (2×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturatedaqueous NaCl (2×), dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give6,7-dichloro-9-hydroxy-2-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yloxyethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one(190 mg, 42%) as a yellow solid.

Intermediate 3502-[[6,7-Dichloro-1-oxo-2-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yloxyethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-9-hydroxy-2-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yloxyethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one (190 mg, 0.452 mmol) andpotassium carbonate (70 mg, 0.51 mmol) in DMF (3 mL). Addbromoacetonitrile (0.070 mL, 1.0 mmol) dropwise at 0° C. Stir at 0° C.for 2 hrs. then at ambient temperature for 1 hr. Dilute with water andextract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layers with 4%aqueous LiCl (3×), dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give2-[[6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-2-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yl oxyethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile (165 mg,75%) as a yellow solid.

Intermediate 3512-[[10-Bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-2-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yloxyethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile

Dissolve2-[[6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-2-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yloxyethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile(165 mg, 0.339 mmol) in DMF (3 mL). Add NBS (60 mg, 0.34 mmol) at 0° C.,then stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with water andextract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layers with 4%aqueous LiCl (3×), dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum to give2-[[10-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-2-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yloxyethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile(190 mg, 62%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): 431.9/433.9/435.9(M+H-THP).

Intermediate 352 2-[[6,7-Dichloro-1-oxo-2-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yloxyethyl)-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile

Suspend2-[[10-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-2-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yloxyethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile(190 mg, 0.211 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(120 mg, 0.410 mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (20 mg, 0.026 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (45 mg,0.45 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (2 mL) and water (0.5 mL). Purge with N₂ andstir at 90° C. for 2 hrs. Cool to ambient temperature, quench withwater, extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter,and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatographyeluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give2-[[6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-2-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yloxyethyl)-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile(100 mg, 42%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 588.1/590.1(M+H).

EXAMPLE 1422-[[6,7-Dichloro-2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-oxo-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile

Suspend2-[[6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-2-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yloxyethyl)-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile(100 mg, 0.088 mmol) in DCM (1.5 mL). Add TFA (0.5 mL) and stir atambient temperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and dissolve theresidue in THF (2 mL), then add 2N aqueous LiOH (2 mL) and stir atambient temperature for 1 hr. Quench with water, extract with EtOAc, dryover anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by reverse phase prep-HPLC to give2-[[6,7-dichloro-2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-oxo-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile(5.80 mg, 16%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 420.2/422.2(M+H).

Intermediate 353 9-Bromo-2-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]-6,7-dichloro-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one

Dissolve 9-bromo-6,7-dichloro-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one(700 mg, 1.99 mmol) in DMF (10 mL). Add sodium hydride (160 mg, 4.00mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil) at 0° C. and stir at 0° C. for 0.5hr. Add tert-butyl(2-iodoethoxy)dimethylsilane (1.2 g, 4.0 mmol) at 0°C. Stir at 0° C. for 2 hrs., and then at ambient temperature for 16-18hrs. Dilute with water and filter the precipitate, wash with water (3×),and dry under vacuum to give9-bromo-2-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]-6,7-dichloro-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one(880 mg, 85%) as a yellow solid.

Intermediate 354 tert-ButylN-[2-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]-6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]carbamate

Dissolve 9-bromo-2-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]-6, 7-dichloro-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one (440 mg, 0.849 mmol) andtert-butyl carbamate (220 mg, 1.88 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (10 mL). AddPd₂(dba)₃ (80 mg, 0.087 mmol), XantPhos (77 mg, 0.13 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃(550 mg, 1.69 mmol). Purge with N₂ and stir at 100° C. for 16-18 hrs.Quench with water, extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give tert-butylN-[2-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]-6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]carbamate(302 mg, 64%) as a yellow solid.

Intermediate 355 tert-ButylN-[2-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]-6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-N-(cyanomethyl)carbamate

Dissolve tert-butylN-[2-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]-6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]carbamate(300 mg, 0.539 mmol) in DMF (5 mL). Add sodium hydride (40 mg, 1.0 mmol,60% dispersion in mineral oil) at 0° C. and stir for 0.5 hr. Addbromoacetonitrile (0.1 mL, 1.4 mmol) dropwise at 0° C. and stir atambient temperature for 1 hr. Dilute with water and extract with EtOAc(3×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dryover anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleumether to give tert-butylN-[2-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]-6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-N-(cyanomethyl)carbamate(220 mg, 68%) as a yellow oil.

Intermediate 356 tert-ButylN-[10-bromo-2-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]-6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-N-(cyanomethyl)carbamate

Dissolve tert-butylN-[2-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]-6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-N-(cyanomethyl)carbamate(220 mg, 0.368 mmol) in DMF (3 mL). Add NBS (100 mg, 0.562 mmol) andstir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with water and extractwith EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layers with 4% aqueous LiCl(3×), dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc inpetroleum ether to give tert-butylN-[10-bromo-2-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]-6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-N-(cyanomethyl)carbamate(80 mg, 32%) as a yellow gum.

Intermediate 357 tert-ButylN-[2-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]-6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-N-(cyanomethyl)carbamate

Suspend tert-butylN-[10-bromo-2-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]-6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-N-(cyanomethyl)carbamate(80 mg, 0.12 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(70 mg, 0.24 mmol), K₂CO₃ (25 mg, 0.25 mmol) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (10 mg,0.013 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) and water (1 mL). Purge with N₂ andheat at 90° C. for 2 hrs. Cool to ambient temperature, dilute withwater, and extract with EtOAc (3×). Dry the combined organic layers overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purifyby flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether togive tert-butylN-[2-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]-6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-N-(cyanomethyl)carbamate(34 mg, 29%) as a yellow gum. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 717.2/718.9(M+H).

EXAMPLE 1432-[[6,7-Dichloro-2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-oxo-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]amino]acetonitrile

Suspend tert-butylN-[2-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]-6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-N-(cyanomethyl)carbamate(30 mg, 0.030 mmol) in DCM (1 mL). Add TFA (0.5 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and dissolve the residuein THF (1 mL), then add a solution of LiOH (100 mg, 4.18 mmol) in water(0.5 mL) and stir at ambient temperature for 1 hr. Add 1M HCl to adjustthe pH to 3, extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC to give2-[[6,7-dichloro-2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-oxo-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]amino]acetonitrile(4.51 mg, 33%) as an off-white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)419.3/421.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 358N-[3-[tert-Butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxypropyl]-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine

Dissolve4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole(100 mg, 0.158 mmol), 3-(tert-butyldimethylsilyloxy)propan-1-amine (50mg, 0.25 mmol), Pd(t-Bu₃P)₂ (12 mg, 0.023 mmol) and sodium tert-butoxide(47 mg, 0.47 mmol) in toluene (3 mL). Purge with N₂ and stir at 100° C.under a N₂ atmosphere for 16-18 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum, dilutewith water, extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to giveN-[3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxypropyl]-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine(60 mg, 50%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 523.2/525.2(M+H).

EXAMPLE 1443-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]propan-1-ol

DissolveN-[3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxypropyl]-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine(60 mg, 0.079 mmol) in 6M aqueous HCl (4 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Purify by prep-HPLC to give3-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]propan-1-ol(8.36 mg, 32%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 325.3/327.2(M+H).

Intermediate 359 tert-Butyl9-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-6,7-dichloro-10-iodo-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate

Dissolve tert-butyl 9-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-6,7-dichloro-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate (1.50 g,3.29 mmol) in DMF (10 mL). Add NIS (640 mg, 2.84 mmol) and stir atambient temperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with water and collect the solidsby filtration to give tert-butyl9-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-6,7-dichloro-10-iodo-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate(1.30 g, 68%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 580.4/582.4(M−H) and 526.0/528.0 (M+H-tBu).

Intermediate 360 tert-Butyl 9-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate

Dissolve tert-butyl9-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-6,7-dichloro-10-iodo-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate(1.30 g, 1.79 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(780 mg, 2.66 mmol), sodium carbonate (380 mg, 3.59 mmol) andPd(dppf)Cl₂ (130 mg, 0.174 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (40 mL) and water (4mL). Purge with N₂ and stir at 90° C. for 2 hrs. Concentrate undervacuum and purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc inpetroleum ether to give tert-butyl9-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate(600 mg, 50%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 606.2/608.2(M+H).

Intermediate 3616,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-aminehydrochloride

Dissolve tert-butyl9-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate(100 mg, 0.165 mmol) in 4M HCl/MeOH (4 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum to give6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-aminehydrochloride (60 mg, 88%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)322.0/324.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 3621-(9-Amino-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)-2-hydroxyethan-1-one

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-aminehydrochloride (60 mg, 0.15 mmol), glycolic acid (43 mg, 0.030 mmol) andDIPEA (0.25 mL, 1.43 mmol) in DMF (5 mL). Add HATU (181 mg, 0.467 mmol)and stir at ambient temperature for 1 hr. Dilute with saturated aqueousNa₂CO₃ and extract with DCM/MeOH (10/1), wash with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum togive1-(9-amino-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)-2-hydroxyethan-1-one(70 mg, 97%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 380.0/381.8(M+H).

EXAMPLE 145N-(6,7-Dichloro-2-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)-2-hydroxyacetamide

Dissolve1-(9-amino-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)-2-hydroxyethan-1-one(100 mg, 0.184 mmol) and TEA (0.040 mL, 0.29 mmol) in DCM (5 mL). Addacetoxyacetyl chloride (0.030 mL, 0.28 mmol) and stir at 0° C. for 1 hr.Dilute with water, extract with DCM, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl,dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Dissolvethe residue in THF (10 mL) and water (2 mL), Add LiOH (50 mg, 2.09 mmol)and stir at ambient temperature for 0.5 hr. Concentrate under vacuum andpurify by prep-HPLC to giveN-(6,7-dichloro-2-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)-2-hydroxyacetamide(7.3 mg, 9%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 438.3/440.3(M+H).

Intermediate 363 tert-Butyl9-amino-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-amine(300 mg, 0.837 mmol) and TEA (0.26 mL, 1.87 mmol) in DCM (10 mL). AddBoc₂O (0.23 mL, 1.04 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs.Concentrate to give tert-butyl9-amino-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate(350 mg, 99%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 422.0/424.0(M+H).

Intermediate 364 tert-Butyl 6, 7-dichloro-9-[(2-hydroxyacetyl)amino]-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate

Dissolve tert-butyl9-amino-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate(350 mg, 0.829 mmol) and TEA (0.25 mL, 1.79 mmol) in DCM (10 mL). Addacetoxyacetyl chloride (0.17 mL, 1.58 mmol) and stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with water and extract with DCM (2×). Washthe combined organic layers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Dissolvethe residue in THF (10 mL) and water (5 mL) and add LiOH (200 mg, 8.35mmol). Stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with water andextract with DCM (2×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum to give tert-butyl6,7-dichloro-9-[(2-hydroxyacetyl)amino]-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate(400 mg, 90%) as a yellow solid.

Intermediate 365N-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)-2-hydroxyacetamidehydrochloride

Dissolve tert-butyl6,7-dichloro-9-[(2-hydroxyacetyl)amino]-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate(400 mg, 0.750 mmol) in 4M HCl/dioxane (10 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum to giveN-(6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)-2-hydroxyacetamidehydrochloride (300 mg, 96%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)380.0/382.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 146N-(2-Acetyl-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)-2-hydroxyacetamide

DissolveN-(6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)-2-hydroxyacetamidehydrochloride (170 mg, 0.447 mmol) and TEA (0.187 mL, 1.34 mmol) in DCM(5 mL). Add acetyl chloride (0.040 mL, 0.56 mmol) at 0° C. and stir atambient temperature for 2 hrs. Quench with water, extract with DCM (2×),wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry oversodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Dissolve theresidue in THF (5 mL) and water (5 mL) and add LiOH (110 mg, 4.59 mmol),then stir at ambient temperature for 1 hr. Concentrate under vacuum andpurify by reverse phase prep-HPLC to giveN-(2-acetyl-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)-2-hydroxyacetamide(41.95 mg, 22%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 422.3/424.3(M+H).

Intermediate 366 tert-Butyl(4-(6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carbonyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)carbamate

Dissolve 4-N-boc-amino-4-carboxytetrahydropyran (250 mg, 0.968 mmol),HATU (400 mg, 1.02 mmol) and DIPEA (0.6 mL, 3 mmol) in DMF (10 mL), andstir at ambient temperature for 15 min. Add6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole(200 mg, 0.651 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 3 hrs., underN₂ atmosphere. Dilute with water and extract with EtOAc. Wash theorganic layer with water (5×). Extract the combined aqueous layers withEtOAc (2×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by flash silica gel chromatography eluting with MeOH in DCM togive tert-butyl(4-(6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carbonyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)carbamate(220 mg, 57%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 532.3/534.2(M+H) and 478.1/480.2 (M+H-tBu).

EXAMPLE 147(4-Aminotetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)(6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)methanone

Dissolve tert-butyl(4-(6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carbonyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)carbamate(100 mg, 0.168 mmol) in 4M HCl in MeOH (3 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 2.5 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify byprep-HPLC to give(4-aminotetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)(6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)methanone(44.4 mg, 60%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 434.3/436.3(M+H).

Intermediate 367 tert-butyl9-[tert-butoxycarbonyl(ethyl)amino]-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate

Dissolve tert-butyl9-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate (100 mg, 0.165mmol) in DMF (5 mL) and add sodium hydride (15 mg, 0.38 mmol, 60%dispersion in mineral oil). Add iodoethane (0.030 mL, 0.37 mmol) andstir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs., under N₂ atmosphere. Concentrateunder vacuum and purify by flash column chromatography eluting withEtOAc in petroleum ether to give tert-butyl9-[tert-butoxycarbonyl(ethyl)amino]-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate(71 mg, 68%) as a yellow solid.

Intermediate 3686,7-Dichloro-N-ethyl-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-amine

Dissolve tert-butyl9-[tert-butoxycarbonyl(ethyl)amino]-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate(71 mg, 0.11 mmol) in 4M HCl in MeOH (4 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum to give6,7-dichloro-N-ethyl-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-amine(48 mg, crude, HCl salt) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)349.9/352.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 1481-(6,7-Dichloro-9-(ethylamino)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)-2-hydroxyethan-1-one

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-N-ethyl-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-amine(48 mg, 0.12 mmol, HCl salt), glycolic acid (30 mg, 0.39 mmol), DIPEA(160 mg, 1.24 mmol) and HATU (120 mg, 0.309 mmol) in DMF (5 mL). Stir atambient temperature for 16 hrs under N₂ atmosphere. Concentrate undervacuum and purify by prep-HPLC to give1-(6,7-dichloro-9-(ethylamino)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)-2-hydroxyethan-1-one(18.30 mg, 35%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 408.2/410.2(M+H).

Intermediate 369 tert-Butyl N-(6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)-N-ethyl-carbamate

Dissolve tert-butylN-(6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)carbamate(240 mg, 0.593 mmol) in DMF (5 mL). Add sodium hydride (65 mg, 1.6 mmol,60% dispersion in mineral oil) at 0° C. and stir for 0.5 hrs. Addiodoethane (0.075 mL, 0.94 mmol) at 0° C. and stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with water and extract with EtOAc (3×).Wash the combined organic layers with 4% aqueous LiCl (3×), dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum to givetert-butylN-(6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)-N-ethyl-carbamate(300 mg, 98%) as a yellow solid.

Intermediate 370 tert-ButylN-(10-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)-N-ethyl-carbamate

Dissolve tert-butylN-(6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)-N-ethyl-carbamate(300 mg, 0.582 mmol) in DMF (5 mL). Add NBS (170 mg, 0.955 mmol) andstir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with water and extractwith EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layers with 4% aqueous LiCl(3×), dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum to give tert-butylN-(10-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)-N-ethyl-carbamate(300 mg, 89%) as a yellow gum.

Intermediate 371 tert-ButylN-[6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-N-ethyl-carbamate

Suspend give tert-butylN-(10-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)-N-ethyl-carbamate(300 mg, 0.550 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(322 mg, 1.10 mmol), K₂CO₃ (110 mg, 1.11 mmol) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (45 mg,0.058 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (8 mL) and water (2 mL). Purge with N₂ (3×)and heat at 90° C. for 2 hrs. Cool to ambient temperature, dilute withwater, and extract with EtOAc (3×). Dry the combined organic layers overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purifyby flash column chromatography eluting with MeOH in DCM to givetert-butylN-[6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-N-ethyl-carbamate(230 mg, 59%) as a yellow gum. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 562.2/564.2(M+H).

EXAMPLE 149 6,7-Dichloro-9-(ethylamino)-2-methyl-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-onehydrochloride

Suspend tert-butylN-[6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-1-oxo-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-N-ethyl-carbamate(230 mg, 0.327 mmol) in MeOH (2 mL). Add 4M HCl in MeOH (5 mL) and stirat ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify byprep-HPLC to give6,7-dichloro-9-(ethylamino)-2-methyl-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-onehydrochloride (114 mg, 84%, HCl salt) as an off-white solid. ES/MS(m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 378.2/380.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 3726,7-Dichloro-N-ethyl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine

Dissolve4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole(200 mg, 0.316 mmol), ethylamine (0.24 mL, 0.48 mmol, 2.0M in THF),Pd(t-Bu₃P)₂ (25 mg, 0.048 mmol) and sodium tert-butoxide (94 mg, 0.95mmol) in toluene (3 mL). Purge with N₂ and stir at 100° C. in a sealedtube for 16-18 hrs. Combine with another batch run at 0.50×scale forwork up and purification. Concentrate under vacuum, dilute with water,extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give6,7-dichloro-N-ethyl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine(110 mg, 24%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 379.0/381.1(M+H).

EXAMPLE 150 6,7-Dichloro-N-ethyl-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-N-ethyl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine(170 mg, 0.448 mmol) in 4M HCl in MeOH (4 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 1 hr. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLCand SFC to give6,7-dichloro-N-ethyl-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine (17.8 mg, 13%)as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 295.2/297.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 373 tert-Butyl2-[2-[6,7-dichloro-9-(cyanomethoxy)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]ethyl]morpholine-4-carboxylate

Dissolve2-((6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(480 mg, 1.20 mmol, HCl salt) in MeOH (15 mL). Add DIPEA (240 mg, 1.86mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 0.5 hr. Add acetic acid (150mg, 2.49 mmol) and stir for another 0.5 hr. Then add tert-butyl2-(2-oxoethyl)morpholine-4-carboxylate (900 mg, 3.53 mmol) and stir atambient temperature for 0.5 hr. Add sodium cyanoborohydride (240 mg,3.63 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Quench withsaturated aqueous NaHCO₃ and extract with EtOAc (3×). Dry the combinedorganic layers over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with MeOH inDCM to give tert-butyl2-[2-[6,7-dichloro-9-(cyanomethoxy)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]ethyl]morpholine-4-carboxylate(600 mg, 88%) as a light-yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)575.1/577.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 374 tert-Butyl2-[2-[6,7-dichloro-9-(cyanomethoxy)-1-oxo-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]ethyl]morpholine-4-carboxylate

Dissolve tert-butyl2-[2-[6,7-dichloro-9-(cyanomethoxy)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]ethyl]morpholine-4-carboxylate(200 mg, 0.313 mmol) and sodium bicarbonate (300 mg, 3.55 mmol) in THF(7 mL) and water (3 mL). Add iodine (603 mg, 2.38 mmol) and stir atambient temperature for 4 hrs. Combine with two other batches run at thesame scale for work up and purification. Quench with saturated aqueoussodium thiosulfate solution and saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ solution,extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ solution, dryover anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with MeOH in DCM to givetert-butyl2-[2-[6,7-dichloro-9-(cyanomethoxy)-1-oxo-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]ethyl]morpholine-4-carboxylate(180 mg, 27%) as a yellow gum. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 589.1/591.1(M+H) and 489.0/490.9 (M+H-Boc).

Intermediate 375 2-[[6,7-Dichloro-2-(2-morpholin-2-ylethyl)-1-oxo-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile

Suspend tert-butyl2-[2-[6,7-dichloro-9-(cyanomethoxy)-1-oxo-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]ethyl]morpholine-4-carboxylate(180 mg, 0.253 mmol) and anisole (300 mg, 2.77 mmol) in DCM (2 mL). AddTFA (1 mL) and stir at ambient temperature for 0.5 hr. Concentrate undervacuum, quench with saturated aqueous sodium carbonate, extract withEtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum to give2-[[6,7-dichloro-2-(2-morpholin-2-ylethyl)-1-oxo-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile(150 mg, 86%) as a yellow gum. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 489.0/490.9(M+H).

EXAMPLE 1512-[[2-[2-(4-Acetylmorpholin-2-yl)ethyl]-6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile

Suspend2-[[6,7-dichloro-2-(2-morpholin-2-ylethyl)-1-oxo-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile(150 mg, 0.187 mmol) and TEA (60 mg, 0.59 mmol) in DCM (6 mL). Addacetic anhydride (20 mg, 0.20 mmol) at 0° C. Stir at 0° C. for 2 hrs.Concentrate under vacuum, quench with saturated aqueous sodiumbicarbonate, and purify by prep-HPLC to give2-[[2-[2-(4-acetylmorpholin-2-yl)ethyl]-6,7-dichloro-1-oxo-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile(25.7 mg, 26%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 531.4/533.3(M+H).

Intermediate 3762-(6-Chloro-5-methoxy-indol-1-yl)ethynyl-triisopropyl-silane

Dissolve 6-chloro-5-methoxy-1H-indole (1.00 g, 5.34 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane(20 mL) and add (bromoethynyl)triisopropylsilane (7.19 g, 26.7 mmol),PEG-400 (200 mg), CuI (102 mg, 0.536 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (2.09 g, 6.41mmol). Purge with N₂. Stir at 135° C. under N₂ for 16 hrs. Dilute withwater and extract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layers withsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give2-(6-chloro-5-methoxy-indol-1-yl)ethynyl-triisopropyl-silane (1.50 g,70%) as a yellow oil.

Intermediate 377 6-Chloro-1-ethynyl-5-methoxy-indole

Dissolve 2-(6-chloro-5-methoxy-indol-1-yl)ethynyl-triisopropyl-silane(1.45 g, 3.60 mmol) in THF (10 mL) and add TBAF (11 mL, 1M in THF). Stirat ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with saturatedaqueous NH₄Cl, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc inpetroleum ether to give 6-chloro-1-ethynyl-5-methoxy-indole (955 mg,94%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 411.1/413.0 (2M+H).

Intermediate 378tert-Butyl-[2-[4-(6-chloro-5-methoxy-indol-1-yl)triazol-1-yl]ethoxy]-dimethyl-silane

Dissolve 6-chloro-1-ethynyl-5-methoxy-indole (855 mg, 3.12 mmol) in DMF(8 mL) and H₂O (8 mL). Add copper (40 mg, 0.63 mmol), CuSO₄ (100 mg,0.627 mmol) and (2-azidoethoxy)(tert-butyl)dimethylsilane (794 mg, 3.75mmol). Purge with N₂. Stir at 110° C. under N₂ for 0.5 hr. Combine withanother batch run at 0.12×scale for work up and purification. Dilutewith water and extract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layerswith saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter,and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatographyeluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to givetert-butyl-[2-[4-(6-chloro-5-methoxy-indol-1-yl)triazol-1-yl]ethoxy]-dimethyl-silane(605 mg, 38%) as a yellow oil.

Intermediate 379tert-Butyl-[2-[4-(6-chloro-3-iodo-5-methoxy-indol-1-yl)triazol-1-yl]ethoxy]-dimethyl-silane

Dissolvetert-butyl-[2-[4-(6-chloro-5-methoxy-indol-1-yl)triazol-1-yl]ethoxy]-dimethyl-silane(585 mg, 1.29 mmol) in DMF (8 mL) and add NIS (357 mg, 1.56 mmol). Stirat ambient temperature for 1.5 hr. Quench with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃,extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to givetert-butyl-[2-[4-(6-chloro-3-iodo-5-methoxy-indol-1-yl)triazol-1-yl]ethoxy]-dimethyl-silane (615 mg, 85%) as a yellow oil.

Intermediate 380 1-(1-(2-((tert-Butyl dimethylsilyl)oxy)ethyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-6-chloro-5-methoxy-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole

Dissolvetert-butyl-[2-[4-(6-chloro-3-iodo-5-methoxy-indol-1-yl)triazol-1-yl]ethoxy]-dimethyl-silane (565 mg, 1.01 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) and H₂O (1 mL). AddNa₂CO₃ (324 mg, 3.03 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (100 mg, 0.150 mmol) and1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(442 mg, 1.56 mmol). Purge with N₂. Stir at 90° C. under N₂ for 2 hrs.Dilute with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give1-(1-(2-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)ethyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-6-chloro-5-methoxy-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(515 mg, 87%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 557.3/559.3(M+H) and 473.2/475.2 (M+H-THP).

EXAMPLE 1522-[4-[6-Chloro-5-methoxy-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanol

Dissolve1-(1-(2-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)ethyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-6-chloro-5-methoxy-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(200 mg, 0.341 mmol) in DCM (3 mL) and add TFA (5 mL). Stir at ambienttemperature for 16 hrs. Concentrate and dissolve the residue in THF (4mL) and H₂O (1 mL). Add LiOH (83 mg, 3.4 mmol). Stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Acidify with 1M aqueous HCl to pH=5 andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC to give2-[4-[6-chloro-5-methoxy-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanol(49.5 mg, 40%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 359.3/361.3(M+H).

Intermediate 381 6,7-Dichloro-2-(tetrahydropyran-2-yloxymethyl)-1H-indol-4-ol

Dissolve4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-(tetrahydropyran-2-yloxymethyl)-1H-indole (2.07g, 4.91 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (20 mL) and water (10 mL). Add t-BuONa(1.22 g, 12.3 mmol) and t-BuBrettphos-Pd-G₃ (220 mg, 0.252 mmol) underN₂ atmosphere. Purge with N₂ then stir at 65° C. for 3 hrs. Quench withsaturated aqueous NH₄Cl. Add 1M aqueous HCl to adjust to pH=5-6. Extractwith EtOAc (2×), wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueousNaCl (2×), dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography (EtOAc/PE) to give6,7-dichloro-2-(tetrahydropyran-2-yloxymethyl)-1H-indol-4-ol (1.01 g,55%) as a yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 314.0/316.0 (M−H).

Intermediate 3822-[[6,7-Dichloro-2-(tetrahydropyran-2-yloxymethyl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]acetonitrile

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-2-(tetrahydropyran-2-yloxymethyl)-1H-indol-4-ol(1.01 g, 2.72 mmol) and potassium carbonate (420 mg, 3.04 mmol) in DMF(10 mL). Add bromoacetonitrile (0.4 mL, 6.0 mmol) at 0° C. and stir for3 hrs. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with water, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give2-[[6,7-dichloro-2-(tetrahydropyran-2-yloxymethyl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]acetonitrile(710 mg, 66%) as a yellow gum. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 353.0/355.0(M−H).

Intermediate 3832-[[6,7-Dichloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]acetonitrileBVC-E20532-084-B

Dissolve 2-[[6,7-dichloro-2-(tetrahydropyran-2-yloxymethyl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]acetonitrile(550 mg, 1.39 mmol) in THF (5 mL) and add 6M aqueous HCl (5 mL) atambient temperature. Stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Combine withanother batch run at 0.09×scale for work up and purification. Dilutewith water, extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dryover anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleumether to give2-[[6,7-dichloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]acetonitrile (270mg, 59%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 268.6/270.6 (M−H).

Intermediate 3842-[[6,7-Dichloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]acetonitrile

Dissolve2-[[6,7-dichloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]acetonitrile (270mg, 0.896 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) and add NIS (250 mg, 1.08 mmol) at 0° C.Stir at ambient temperature for 1 hr. Quench with saturated aqueousNa₂SO₃ and extract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layerswith 4% aqueous LiCl (3×), dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter,and concentrate under vacuum to give2-[[6,7-dichloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]acetonitrile(327 mg, 87%) as a red solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 394.6/396.6(M−H).

Intermediate 3852-[[6,7-Dichloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]acetonitrile

Suspend2-[[6,7-dichloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]acetonitrile(325 mg, 0.778 mmol),1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazole(240 mg, 0.863 mmol), sodium carbonate (250 mg, 2.36 mmol) andPd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (105 mg, 0.158 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (6 mL) and water (3mL). Purge with N₂ and stir at 90° C. for 30 min. Dilute with water,extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography (MeOH/DCM), then triturate with PE/EtOAc (1/1) togive 2-[[6,7-dichloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]acetonitrile(130 mg, 37%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 421.0/422.9(M+H).

Intermediate 3862-((2-(Azidomethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

Dissolve2-[[6,7-dichloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]acetonitrile(111 mg, 0.245 mmol) in THF (2 mL) and add DPPA (110 mg, 0.400 mmol) andDBU (100 mg, 0.657 mmol) at 0° C., then stir at ambient temperature for16 hrs. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc, wash with saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAcin petroleum ether to give2-((2-(azidomethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(70 mg, 61%) as a yellow solid.

Intermediate 387 2-((2-(Aminomethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

Dissolve2-((2-(azidomethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(70 mg, 0.16 mmol) and Ph₃P (50 mg, 0.19 mmol) in THF (1.5 mL) and water(0.1 mL) at 0° C. Stir at ambient temperature for 16 hrs. Concentrateunder vacuum to give2-((2-(aminomethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(60 mg, crude) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 403.0/405.0(M+H—NH₃).

Intermediate 388N-[[6,7-Dichloro-4-(cyanomethoxy)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]acetamide

Dissolve2-((2-(aminomethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(66 mg, 0.16 mmol) and TEA (0.044 mL, 0.32 mmol) in DCM (1 mL). Addacetic anhydride (0.030 mL, 0.32 mmol) at 0° C. and stir at ambienttemperature for 16 hrs. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc, wash withsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum to giveN-[[6,7-dichloro-4-(cyanomethoxy)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]acetamide(60 mg, 83%) as a yellow solid.

EXAMPLE 153N-((6,7-Dichloro-4-(cyanomethoxy)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)acetamide

DissolveN-[[6,7-dichloro-4-(cyanomethoxy)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]acetamide(66 mg, 0.14 mmol) and TFA (1 mL) in DCM (1 mL). Stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLCto giveN-((6,7-dichloro-4-(cyanomethoxy)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)acetamide(7.83 mg, 15%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 378.3/380.2(M+H).

Intermediate 389 tert-ButylN-(7,8-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)carbamate

Dissolve tert-butyl(1-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)-3-(6,7-dichloro-1-tosyl-1H-indol-2-yl)propan-2-yl)carbamate(5.0 g, 7.2 mmol) in THF (70 mL). Add TBAF (25 mL, 1.0M in THF). Stir at80° C. for 16-18 hrs. Cool to ambient temperature and dilute with EtOAc,wash with saturated aqueous NH₄Cl and then with saturated aqueous NaCl,dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify byflash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether andthen with MeOH in DCM to give tert-butylN-(7,8-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)carbamate (410mg, 13%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 340.9/342.9 (M+H).

Intermediate 390 tert-Butyl(5,6-dichloro-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)carbamate

Dissolve tert-butylN-(7,8-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)carbamate (310mg, 0.700 mmol) and NIS (420 mg, 1.83 mmol) in DMF (5 mL). Stir at 25°C. for 1 hr. Combine with another batch run at 0.31×scale for work upand purification. Dilute with water and extract with EtOAc, wash withsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAcin petroleum ether to give tert-butyl(5,6-dichloro-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)carbamate(400 mg, 84%) as a white solid.

Intermediate 391 tert-Butyl(5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)carbamate

Dissolve tert-butyl(5,6-dichloro-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)carbamate(150 mg, 0.289 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(142 mg, 0.485 mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (24 mg, 0.032 mmol) and sodiumcarbonate (70 mg, 0.66 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (8 mL) and water (2 mL).Purge with N₂ and stir at 90° C. for 6 hrs., under N₂ atmosphere.Combine with another batch run at 0.37×scale for work up andpurification. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give tert-butyl(5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)carbamate(170 mg, 79%) as a yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 491.0/493.0(M+H).

Intermediate 3925,6-Dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-amine

Dissolve tert-butyl(5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)carbamate(170 mg, 0.350 mmol) in 4M HCl in MeOH (15 mL). Stir at ambienttemperature for 1 hr. Concentrate to give5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-amine(100 mg, 85%, HCl salt) as a green solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)307.1/309.1 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 154N-(5,6-Dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)-2-hydroxyacetamide

Dissolve5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-amine(100 mg, 0.291 mmol, HCl salt), glycolic acid (75 mg, 0.99 mmol), DIPEA(0.57 mL, 3.27 mmol) and HATU (315 mg, 0.812 mmol) in DMF (3 mL, 38.8mmol). Stir at ambient temperature for 16 hrs under N₂ atmosphere.Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLC to giveN-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)-2-hydroxyacetamide(50.71 mg, 47%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 365.3/367.2(M+H).

Intermediate 393N-(9-(1-Acetyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)acetamide

Dissolve5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-amine(40 mg, 0.13 mmol) in pyridine (2 mL). Add acetic anhydride (0.026 mL,0.28 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Concentrateunder vacuum to giveN-(9-(1-acetyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)acetamide(50 mg, crude) as a green solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 391.0/393.0(M+H).

EXAMPLE 155 N-(5,6-Dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)acetamide

SuspendN-(9-(1-acetyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)acetamide(40 mg, 0.10 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (180 mg, 1.30 mmol) in MeOH (5 mL). Stir atambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Filter and concentrate the filtrate.Purify by prep-HPLC to giveN-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)acetamide(8.41 mg, 0.0239 mmol, 23%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)349.2/351.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 394N-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]amino]formamide

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylicacid (500 mg, 1.18 mmol), formic hydrazide (218 mg, 3.56 mmol) and DIPEA(1.03 mL, 5.91 mmol) in DMF (8 mL). Add HATU (920 mg, 2.40 mmol). Stirat ambient temperature under N₂ for 16 hrs. Dilute with water andextract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAcin petroleum ether to giveN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]amino]formamide(488 mg, 87%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 422.1/424.0(M+H).

Intermediate 3952-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-1,3,4-oxadiazole

DissolveN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]amino]formamide(488 mg, 1.02 mmol) in CH₃CN (10 mL) and add DIPEA (0.54 mL, 3.1 mmol).Purge with N₂ and cool to 0° C. Add p-toluenesulfonyl chloride (411 mg,2.05 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 16 hrs. Dilute withEtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over with anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give2-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-1,3,4-oxadiazole(240 mg, 48%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 404.1/406.0(M+H).

EXAMPLE 1562-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-1,3,4-oxadiazole

Dissolve2-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-1,3,4-oxadiazole(210 mg, 0.426 mmol) in formic acid (4 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLCto give2-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-1,3,4-oxadiazole(18.19 mg, 13%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 320.2/322.2(M+H).

Intermediate 396 Methyl2-[2-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]hydrazino]-2-oxo-acetate

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbohydrazide(250 mg, 0.609 mmol) and TEA (0.11 mL, 0.79 mmol) in DCM (10 mL). Coolto 0° C. and add methyl oxalyl chloride (100 mg, 0.816 mmol). Stir atambient temperature for 16 hrs. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc(2×), wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give methyl2-[2-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]hydrazino]-2-oxo-acetate(220 mg, 90%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 395.9/397.9(M+H).

Intermediate 397 Methyl5-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-carboxylate

Dissolve methyl2-[2-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]hydrazino]-2-oxo-acetate(220 mg, 0.550 mmol) in CH₃CN (10 mL). Add DIPEA (220 mg, 1.70 mmol) andp-toluenesulfonyl chloride (224 mg, 1.12 mmol) at 0° C. under N₂atmosphere, then stir at ambient temperature for 16 hrs. Collect thesolids by filtration to give methyl5-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-carboxylate(220 mg, 95%) as a yellow solid.

EXAMPLE 157 (5-(6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)methanol

Dissolve methyl5-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-carboxylate(220 mg, 0.523 mmol) in DCM (10 mL). Add DIBAL-H (2.9 mL, 2.90 mmol,1.0M in toluene) dropwise at 0° C. under a N₂ atmosphere. Stir atambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Quench with saturated aqueouspotassium sodium tartrate, dilute with water, extract with EtOAc, washwith saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter,and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatographyeluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether, then triturate with CH₃CN to give(5-(6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)methanol(13.95 mg, 7%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 350.2/352.2(M+H).

EXAMPLE 1582-(6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)-5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazole

DissolveN′-acetyl-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbohydrazide(300 mg, 0.619 mmol) and Lawesson's reagent (300 mg, 0.720 mmol) intoluene (10 mL). Stir at 110° C. for 2 hrs., under N₂ atmosphere.Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLC to give2-(6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)-5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazole(22.26 mg, 10%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 350.2/352.2(M+H).

Intermediate 398[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]amino]thiourea

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylicacid (150 mg, 0.355 mmol), hydrazinecarbothioamide (97 mg, 1.1 mmol) andDIPEA (0.31 mL, 1.8 mmol), HATU (276 mg, 0.711 mmol) in DMSO (3 mL).Purge with N₂. Stir at ambient temperature under N₂ for 16 hrs. Dilutewith water and extract the aqueous layer with EtOAc (3×). Wash thecombined organic layers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]amino]thiourea(120 mg, 57%) as a yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 453.1/454.8(M+H) and 369.1/371.0 (M+H-THP).

Intermediate 3995-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiol

Dissolve[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]amino]thiourea(120 mg, 0.203 mmol), in 4M aqueous KOH (3 mL). Purge with N₂ and stirat 100° C. for 3 hrs. Acidify with 2N aqueous HCl to pH=3 and extractwith EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filter, and concentrate under vacuum to give5-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiol(100 mg, 83%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 435.1/437.0(M+H).

EXAMPLE 1595-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiol

Dissolve5-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiol(85 mg, 0.18 mmol) in THF (2 mL). Add 6M aqueous HCl (5 mL) and stir atambient temperature for 6 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify bytrituration with CH₃CN to give5-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiol(42.26 mg, 65%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 351.2/353.2(M+H).

Intermediate 4006,7-Dichloro-N′-(cyclopropanecarbonyl)-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbohydrazide

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylicacid (500 mg, 1.18 mmol), cyclopropanecarbohydrazide (241 mg, 2.41 mmol)and DIPEA (1.15 mL, 6.59 mmol) in DMF (10 mL). Add HATU (1.02 g, 2.63mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 16 hrs. Dilute with water,extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give6,7-dichloro-N′-(cyclopropanecarbonyl)-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbohydrazide(600 mg, 99%) as a yellow solid.

Intermediate 4012-Cyclopropyl-5-(6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-N′-(cyclopropanecarbonyl)-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbohydrazide(200 mg, 0.389 mmol) in CH₃CN (10 mL). Add DIPEA (167 mg, 1.29 mmol) andp-toluenesulfonyl chloride (175 mg, 0.872 mmol) at 0° C. under N₂atmosphere. Stir at ambient temperature for 16 hrs. Dilute with water,extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum to give2-cyclopropyl-5-(6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole(150 mg, 86%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 444.3/446.2(M+H, small peak) and 360.3/362.2 (M+H-THP).

EXAMPLE 1602-Cyclopropyl-5-(6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole

Dissolve2-cyclopropyl-5-(6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole(150 mg, 0.303 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) and add TFA (2 mL). Stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLCto give2-cyclopropyl-5-(6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole(33.98 mg, 31%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 360.2/362.2(M+H).

Intermediate 4022-(6-Chloro-4-methoxy-indol-1-yl)ethynyl-triisopropylsilane

Dissolve 6-chloro-4-methoxy-1H-indole (1.00 g, 5.34 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane(20 mL). Add (bromoethynyl)triisopropylsilane (7.19 g, 26.7 mmol),PEG-400 (200 mg), CuI (102 mg, 0.536 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (2.08 g, 6.38mmol). Purge with N₂ stir at 135° C. under N₂ for 16 hrs. Dilute withwater and extract the aqueous layer with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combinedorganic layers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give2-(6-chloro-4-methoxy-indol-1-yl)ethynyl-triisopropylsilane (1.26 g,59%) as a yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 362.2/364.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 403 6-Chloro-1-ethynyl-4-methoxy-indole

Dissolve 2-(6-chloro-4-methoxy-indol-1-yl)ethynyl-triisopropylsilane(560 mg, 1.39 mmol) in THF (5 mL) and add TBAF (5 mL, 1M in THF). Stirat ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with saturatedaqueous NH₄Cl, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc inpetroleum ether to give 6-chloro-1-ethynyl-4-methoxy-indole (295 mg,93%) as a brown solid.

Intermediate 404tert-Butyl-[2-[4-(6-chloro-4-methoxy-indol-1-yl)triazol-1-yl]ethoxy]-dimethyl-silane

Dissolve 6-chloro-1-ethynyl-4-methoxy-indole (295 mg, 1.29 mmol) in DMF(4 mL) and H₂O (4 mL). Add copper (17 mg, 0.28 mmol), CuSO₄ (44 mg, 0.28mmol) and (2-azidoethoxy)(tert-butyl)dimethylsilane (347 mg, 1.64 mmol).Purge with N₂. Stir at 110° C. under N₂ for 0.5 hr. Dilute with waterand extract the aqueous layer with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organiclayers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to givetert-butyl-[2-[4-(6-chloro-4-methoxy-indol-1-yl)triazol-1-yl]ethoxy]-dimethyl-silane(350 mg, 60%) as a yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 407.2/409.2(M+H).

Intermediate 405tert-Butyl-[2-[4-(6-chloro-3-iodo-4-methoxy-indol-1-yl)triazol-1-yl]ethoxy]-dimethyl-silane

Dissolvetert-butyl-[2-[4-(6-chloro-4-methoxy-indol-1-yl)triazol-1-yl]ethoxy]-dimethyl-silane(250 mg, 0.553 mmol) in DMF (3 mL) and add NIS (153 mg, 0.666 mmol).Stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Quench with saturated aqueousNa₂SO₃ and extract the aqueous layer with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combinedorganic layers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to givetert-butyl-[2-[4-(6-chloro-3-iodo-4-methoxy-indol-1-yl)triazol-1-yl]ethoxy]-dimethyl-silane(180 mg, 58%) as a yellow oil.

Intermediate 4061-(1-(2-((tert-Butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)ethyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-6-chloro-4-methoxy-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole

Dissolvetert-butyl-[2-[4-(6-chloro-3-iodo-4-methoxy-indol-1-yl)triazol-1-yl]ethoxy]-dimethyl-silane(150 mg, 0.267 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) and H₂O (1 mL). Add Na₂CO₃(86 mg, 0.80 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (27 mg, 0.041 mmol) and1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(118 mg, 0.403 mmol). Purge with N₂. Stir at 90° C. under N₂ for 2 hrs.Combine with another batch run at 0.20×scale for work up andpurification. Dilute with water and extract the aqueous layer with EtOAc(3×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dryover anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleumether to give1-(1-(2-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)ethyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-6-chloro-4-methoxy-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(160 mg, 81%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 557.3 (M+H)and 473.2/475.2 (M+H-THP).

EXAMPLE 1612-[4-[6-Chloro-4-methoxy-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanol

Dissolve1-(1-(2-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)ethyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-6-chloro-4-methoxy-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(160 mg, 0.261 mmol) in THF (1 mL) and add 6M aqueous HCl (3 mL). Stirat ambient temperature for 0.5 hr. Concentrate under vacuum and purifyby prep-HPLC to give2-[4-[6-chloro-4-methoxy-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanol(63.14 mg, 67%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 359.3/361.3(M+H).

Intermediate 407N-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]-2-hydroxy-acetamide

Dissolve[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methanamine(150 mg, 0.376 mmol), glycolic acid (60 mg, 0.79 mmol) and DIPEA (252mg, 1.95 mmol) in DMF (4 mL) and add HATU (302 mg, 0.778 mmol). Stir atambient temperature under N₂ for 16 hrs. Filter and concentrate thefiltrate under vacuum. Dilute with water and extract the aqueous layerwith DCM (3×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with MeOH in DCMto giveN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]-2-hydroxy-acetamide(170 mg, 86%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 423.1/425.0(M+H).

EXAMPLE 162N-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]-2-hydroxy-acetamide

DissolveN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]-2-hydroxy-acetamide(170 mg, 0.321 mmol) in THF (3 mL) and add 6M aqueous HCl (4 mL). Stirat ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify byprep-HPLC to giveN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]-2-hydroxy-acetamide(98.75 mg, 91%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 339.3/341.3(M+H).

EXAMPLE 163N-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]propanamide

Dissolve[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methanamine(150 mg, 0.376 mmol) and TEA (0.11 mL, 0.79 mmol) in DCM (4 mL). Addpropionyl chloride (0.07 mL, 0.80 mmol) at 0° C. under N₂ and stir atambient temperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and dissolve theresidue in MeOH (3 mL), add K₂CO₃ (142 mg, 1.03 mmol), then stir atambient temperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc,wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over with anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC to giveN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]propanamide(74.44 mg, 65%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 337.3/339.3(M+H).

Intermediate 408[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methylurea

Dissolve[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methanamine(200 mg, 0.509 mmol) in MeOH (4 mL). Add KOCN (126 mg, 1.52 mmol) andacetic acid (305 mg, 5.08 mmol). Stir at 65° C. for 2 hrs. Dilute withEtOAc and water and separate the layers. Extract the aqueous layer withEtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum to give[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methylurea(250 mg, 89%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 408.1/410.0(M+H).

EXAMPLE 164 [6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methylurea

Dissolve[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methylurea(250 mg, 0.453 mmol) in 4M HCl in MeOH (5 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify bytrituration with MeOH and acetonitrile to give[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methylurea (57.88 mg,39%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 324.2/326.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 409N-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-carboxamide

Dissolve[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methanamine(150 mg, 0.329 mmol) and methyl 1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-carboxylate (240 mg,1.69 mmol) in toluene (10 mL). Add Me₃Al (1.1 mL, 2.2 mmol, 2M intoluene) dropwise. Stir at 80° C. for 16 hrs., under N₂ atmosphere.Quench with water, extract with EtOAc (2×), wash the combined organiclayers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to giveN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-carboxamide(40 mg, 25%) as a yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 461.0/463.0(M+H).

EXAMPLE 165N-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-carboxamide

DissolveN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-carboxamide(40 mg, 0.075 mmol) in formic acid (2 mL). Stir at ambient temperaturefor 2 hrs. Quench with saturated aqueous Na₂CO₃, extract with EtOAc,wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC to giveN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-carboxamide(3.20 mg, 11%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 377.2/379.2(M+H).

Intermediate 410 Ethyl6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1-((triisopropylsilyl)ethynyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate

Dissolve ethyl6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate(2.00 g, 3.92 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (30 mL). Add(bromoethynyl)triisopropylsilane (5.3 g, 20 mmol), PEG-400 (600 mg), CuI(75 mg, 0.39 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (1.5 g, 4.6 mmol). Purge with N₂ and stirat 130° C. under N₂ for 16 hrs. Dilute with water and extract theaqueous layer with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layers withsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give ethyl6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1-((triisopropylsilyl)ethynyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate(315 mg, 10%) as a yellow oil.

Intermediate 411 Ethyl 6,7-dichloro-1-ethynyl-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate

Dissolve ethyl6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1-((triisopropylsilyl)ethynyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate(515 mg, 0.613 mmol, 70 mass %) in THF (5 mL) and add TBAF (5 mL, 1M inTHF). Stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with EtOAc, washwith saturated aqueous NH₄Cl (3×), dry over with anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give ethyl6,7-dichloro-1-ethynyl-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate(288 mg, 96%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 432.1/434.0(M+H).

Intermediate 412 Ethyl6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1-(1-((trimethylsilyl)methyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol -4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate

Dissolve ethyl6,7-dichloro-1-ethynyl-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate(288 mg, 0.590 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) and H₂O (5 mL). Add copper (7 mg, 0.1mmol), CuSO₄ (18 mg, 0.11 mmol) and trimethylsilylmethyl azide (94 mg,0.71 mmol). Purge with N₂ and stir at 110° C. under N₂ for 0.5 hr.Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc (3×), wash the combined organiclayers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give ethyl6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1-(1-((trimethylsilyl)methyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate(260 mg, 71%) as a yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 561.2/563.1(M+H).

Intermediate 413 (6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1-(1-((trimethylsilyl)methyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methanol

Dissolve ethyl 6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1-(1-((trimethylsilyl)methyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol -4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate (260 mg,0.417 mmol) in DCM (6 mL). Cool to −78° C. and add DIBAL-H (3.3 mL, 3.3mmol, 1.0M in toluene) dropwise. Stir at 0° C. for 3 hrs., under N₂atmosphere. Quench with saturated aqueous sodium potassium tartrate,stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs., dilute with water, extract withDCM (3×), wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueous NaCl,dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purifyby flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether togive(6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1-(1-((trimethylsilyl)methyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methanol(220 mg, 98%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 519.1/521.0(M+H) and 501.1/503.1 (M+H—H₂O).

Intermediate 414(6,7-Dichloro-1-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methanol

Dissolve(6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1-(1-((trimethylsilyl)methyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methanol(220 mg, 0.407 mmol) in THF (3 mL) and add TBAF (4 mL, 1M in THF). Stirat ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with saturatedaqueous NH₄Cl (3×), dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAcin petroleum ether to give(6,7-dichloro-1-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methanol(200 mg, 99%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 447.1/449.0(M+H), 429.1/430.9 (M+H—H₂O), and 345.1/347.0 (M+H-THP-H₂O).

EXAMPLE 166 [6,7-Dichloro-1-(1-methyltriazol-4-yl)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol -2-yl]methanol

Dissolve(6,7-dichloro-1-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methanol(200 mg, 0.402 mmol) in THF (2 mL) and add 6M aqueous HCl (5 mL). Stirat ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Basify with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃to pH=7, dilute with water, extract with EtOAc, wash with saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over with anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC to give[6,7-dichloro-1-(1-methyltriazol-4-yl)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-2-yl]methanol(77.55 mg, 51%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 363.0/364.9(M+H).

EXAMPLE 167(R)—N-((6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-2-hydroxypropanamide

Dissolve (R)-(+)-2-acetoxypropionic acid (115 mg, 0.853 mmol) in DMF (3mL) and add HATU (412 mg, 1.06 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature 2hrs. Add [6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methanamine(150 mg, 0.425 mmol, HCl salt) and DIPEA (0.22 mL, 1.30 mmol), then stirat ambient temperature for 16 hrs. Quench with water, extract withEtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Dissolve the residue inMeOH (2 mL) and add potassium carbonate (0.590 g, 4.30 mmol), then stirat ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc,wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, and dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate.Concentrate under vacuum and purify by flash column chromatographyeluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give(R)—N-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-2-hydroxypropanamide(67.90 mg, 45%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 353.0, 354.9(M+H).

EXAMPLE 168 (S)—N-((6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-2-hydroxypropanamide

Dissolve [6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methanamine(150 mg, 0.425 mmol, HCl salt) and TEA (0.30 mL, 2.15 mmol) in DMF (3mL). Add (S)-(−)-2-acetoxypropionyl chloride (0.082 mL, 0.635 mmol) at0° C. and stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Quench with water,extract with DCM, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Dissolve theresidue in MeOH (2 mL) and add potassium carbonate (0.600 g, 4.34 mmol),then stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with water, extractwith EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography (EtOAc/PE) to give(S)—N-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-2-hydroxypropanamide(43.36 mg, 28%, ee=100%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)353.0/354.9 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 169N-(6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)-2,2-difluoro-3-hydroxypropanamide

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine (150 mg,0.505 mmol) and ethyl 2,2-difluoro-3-hydroxypropanoate (330 mg, 2.06mmol) in DCM (10 mL). Add Me₃Al (1.3 mL, 2.6 mmol, 2M in toluene) at 0°C. and stir at ambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Quench with saturatedaqueous sodium potassium tartrate and saturated aqueous sodiumbicarbonate, extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dryover anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify byprep-HPLC to giveN-(6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)-2,2-difluoro-3-hydroxypropanamide(35.1 mg, 18%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 375.2/377.2(M+H).

EXAMPLE 170N-(6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)-2-fluoroacetamide

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine (60 mg, 0.22mmol) and ethyl 2-fluoroacetate (100 mg, 0.943 mmol) in DCM (5 mL). AddMe₃Al (0.5 mL, 1.0 mmol, 2M in toluene) at 0° C. and stir at ambienttemperature for 16-18 hrs. Quench with saturated aqueous sodiumpotassium tartrate and saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate, extractwith EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC to giveN-(6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)-2-fluoroacetamide(16.9 mg, 23%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 327.2/329.2(M+H).

EXAMPLE 171 N-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]-2,2-difluoro-acetamide

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine (900 mg, 2.86mmol) and DIPEA (1.5 mL, 8.60 mmol) in DCM (100 mL). Add difluoroaceticanhydride (1.50 g, 8.40 mmol) at 0° C. and stir at ambient temperaturefor 16-18 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLC to giveN-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]-2,2-difluoro-acetamide(473 mg, 48%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 345.2/347.2(M+H).

Intermediate 415 tert-ButylN-[6-chloro-7-fluoro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-yl]carbamate

Dissolve 4-bromo-6-chloro-7-fluoro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indole (10.0 g,22.3 mmol), tert-butyl carbamate (5.8 g, 50 mmol), Pd₂(dba)₃ (2.00 g,2.18 mmol), Xantphos (2.6 g, 4.5 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (22.0 g, 67.5 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (150 mL). Purge with and stir at 100° C. for 3 hrs under N₂atmosphere. Filter and dilute the filtrate with water, extract withEtOAc, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleumether to give tert-butylN-[6-chloro-7-fluoro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-yl]carbamate (12 g, 73%)as a yellow solid.

Intermediate 416 tert-Butyl N-(6-chloro-7-fluoro-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate

Dissolve tert-butylN-[6-chloro-7-fluoro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-yl]carbamate (6.00 g,8.20 mmol) in THF (10 mL) and add TBAF (80 mL, 1.0M in THF). Stir atambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Dilute with EtOAc, wash withsaturated aqueous NH₄Cl (5×), dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum to give tert-butylN-(6-chloro-7-fluoro-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate (3.5 g, 93%) as a yellowsolid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 229.1/231.1 (M+H-tBu).

Intermediate 417 tert-Butyl(6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate

Dissolve tert-butyl N-(6-chloro-7-fluoro-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate (3.5 g,7.6 mmol) in DMF (40 mL) and add NIS (1.90 g, 8.30 mmol). Stir at 0° C.for 2 hrs. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous sodium sulfiteand saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give tert-butyl(6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate (2.20 g, 63%) as awhite solid.

Intermediate 418 tert-ButylN-[6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]carbamate

Suspend tert-butyl (6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate(2.2 g, 4.8 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(2.7 g, 9.5 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (650 mg, 0.977 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (1.5 g,14 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (40 mL) and water (10 mL). Purge with N₂ andstir at 90° C. for 30 min under N₂ atmosphere. Filter and concentratethe filtrate under vacuum. Purify by column chromatography eluting withEtOAc in petroleum ether to give tert-butylN-[6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]carbamate(1.00 g, 43%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): 435.1/437.1 (M+H) and295.0/297.0 (M+H-tBu-THP).

Intermediate 419 tert-ButylN-[6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1-(2-triisopropylsilylethynyl)indol-4-yl]carbamate

Dissolve tert-butylN-[6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]carbamate(1.00 g, 2.07 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (50 mL) and add(bromoethynyl)triisopropylsilane (2.8 g, 10 mmol), PEG-400 (400 mg), CuI(40 mg, 0.21 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (800 mg, 2.45 mmol). Purge with N₂ andstir at 125° C. for 16-18 hrs. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc andwash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over Na₂SO₄, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give tert-butylN-[6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1-(2-triisopropylsilylethynyl)indol-4-yl]carbamate(400 mg, 29%) as a yellow oil.

Intermediate 420 tert-ButylN-[6-chloro-1-ethynyl-7-fluoro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]carbamate

Dissolve tert-butylN-[6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1-(2-triisopropylsilylethynyl)indol-4-yl]carbamate(700 mg, 1.14 mmol) in THF (6 mL) and add TBAF (3 mL, 1.0M in THF). Stirat ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with saturatedaqueous NH₄Cl (3×) and saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over Na₂SO₄, filter,and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatographyeluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give tert-butylN-[6-chloro-1-ethynyl-7-fluoro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]carbamate(400 mg, 74%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): 459.2/461.1 (M+H).

Intermediate 421 tert-ButylN-[1-[1-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]triazol-4-yl]-6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]carbamate

Dissolve tert-butylN-[6-chloro-1-ethynyl-7-fluoro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]carbamate(400 mg, 0.854 mmol) in DMF (8 mL) and water (8 mL) and add copper (12mg, 0.19 mmol), cupric sulfate (28 mg, 0.18 mmol) and2-azidoethoxy-tert-butyl-dimethyl-silane (230 mg, 1.09 mmol). Purge withN₂ and stir at 110° C. for 30 min under N₂ atmosphere. Dilute with waterand extract with EtOAc (2×), dry the combined organic layers overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to givetert-butylN-[1-[1[-2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]triazol-4-yl]-6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]carbamate(300 mg, 50%) as a yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): 660.3/662.3 (M+H),576.2/578.3 (M+H-THP), and 520.2/522.1 (M+H-tBu-THP).

Intermediate 4222-[4-[4-Amino-6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanolhydrochloride

Dissolve tert-butylN-[1-[1-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]triazol-4-yl]-6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]carbamate(300 mg, 0.427 mmol) in 4M HCl in MeOH (5 mL). Stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum to give2-[4-[4-amino-6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanolhydrochloride (220 mg, 0.541 mmol, 99+%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z):362.1/364.1 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 172 N-[6-Chloro-7-fluoro-1-[1-(2-hydroxy ethyl)triazol-4-yl]-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol -4-yl]-2,2-difluoro-acetamide

Dissolve2-[4-[4-amino-6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanol(90 mg, 0.22 mmol, HCl salt), DIPEA (0.4 mL, 2.0 mmol) and DMAP (14 mg,0.12 mmol) in DCM (3 mL). Add difluoroacetic anhydride (0.3 mL, 2.0mmol) at 0° C. and stir at ambient temperature for 3 hrs. Combine withanother batch run at 0.22×scale for work up and purification. Quenchwith saturated aqueous NaHCO₃, extract with DCM, wash with saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Dissolve the residue in MeOH (3 mL) and add potassium carbonate(310 mg, 2.24 mmol). Stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Dilute withwater and extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC to giveN-[6-chloro-7-fluoro-1-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)triazol-4-yl]-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]-2,2-difluoro-acetamide(54.7 mg, 46%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): 440.0/442.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 4232-[4-[4-[3-[tert-Butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxypropylamino]-6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanol

Dissolve2-[4-[4-amino-6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanolhydrochloride (90 mg, 0.22 mmol) in MeOH (3 mL). Adjust to pH=7 withDIPEA (90 mg, 0.70 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 0.5 hr. Addacetic acid (15 mg, 0.25 mmol) to adjust to pH=5 and stir at ambienttemperature for 0.5 hr. Add 3-[(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]-1-propanal(140 mg, 0.706 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 0.5 hr. Followby adding sodium cyanoborohydride (45 mg, 0.68 mmol) and stir at ambienttemperature for 3 hrs. Combine with another batch run at 0.22×scale forwork up and purification. Dilute with water and adjust pH=8 withsaturated aqueous NaHCO₃, extract with EtOAc, wash with saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum togive2-[4-[4-[3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxypropylamino]-6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanol(120 mg, 83%) as a yellow oil.

EXAMPLE 173 3-[[6-Chloro-7-fluoro-1-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)triazol-4-yl]-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]amino]propan-1-ol

Dissolve2-[4-[4-[3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxypropylamino]-6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanol(120 mg, 0.213 mmol) in THF (6 mL) and add 6M aqueous HCl (3 mL). Stirat ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify byprep-HPLC to give3-[[6-chloro-7-fluoro-1-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)triazol-4-yl]-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]amino]propan-1-ol(15.8 mg, 17%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): 420.1/422.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 1753-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]propane-1,2-diol

Suspend 6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine (80 mg, 0.27mmol) in MeOH (5 mL). Add acetic acid (16 mg, 0.27 mmol) to adjust topH=5 and stir at ambient temperature for 0.5 hr. Add glyceraldehyde (74mg, 0.81 mmol) followed by sodium cyanoborohydride (53 mg, 0.80 mmol)and stir at ambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Concentrate under vacuumand dilute with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ and saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC to give3-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]propane-1,2-diol(50.54 mg, 55%) as a gray solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 341.3/343.2(M+H).

EXAMPLE 1762-Cyano-N-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]acetamide

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine (40 mg, 0.11mmol), cyanoacetic acid (18 mg, 0.21 mmol) and DIPEA (0.10 mL, 0.60mmol) in DMF (3 mL) and add HATU (81 mg, 0.21 mmol). Stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Purify by prep-HPLC to give2-cyano-N-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]acetamide(5.08 mg, 14%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 334.2/336.2(M+H).

EXAMPLE 1776,7-Dichloro-N-(oxetan-3-yl)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine

Suspend 6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine (50 mg, 0.18mmol) in MeOH (3 mL). Add acetic acid (11 mg, 0.18 mmol) to adjust topH=5 and stir at ambient temperature for 0.5 hr. Add 3-oxetanone (47 mg,0.62 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 3 hrs. Add sodiumcyanoborohydride (35 mg, 0.53 mmol) and stir at 60° C. for 16-18 hrs.Purify by prep-HPLC to give6,7-dichloro-N-(oxetan-3-yl)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine (32.0mg, 56%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 323.2/325.3 (M+H).

Intermediate 430 2-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-N-(1H-pyrazol -3-ylmethyl) acetamide

Dissolve2-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]acetic acid (150 mg, 0.361 mmol), (1H-pyrazol-3-yl)methanamine (92 mg,0.90 mmol), DIPEA (0.315 mL, 1.81 mmol) and HATU (280 mg, 0.722 mmol) inDMF (6 mL) and stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Quench with water,extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum to give2-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-N-(1H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)acetamide (300 mg, 96%) as a yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)473.0/475.0 (M+H) and 389.0/391.0 (M+H-THP).

EXAMPLE 1782-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-N-(1H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)acetamide

Dissolve2-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-N-(1H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)acetamide (300 mg, 0.348 mmol) in DCM (3 mL) and add TFA (1.50 mL), thenstir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum andpurify by reverse phase prep-HPLC to give2-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-N-(1H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)acetamide (37.2 mg, 26%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)389.1/391.1 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 1792-[2-[6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-oxo-ethoxy]-N-ethyl-acetamide

Dissolve 2-[(ethylcarbamoyl) methoxy] acetic acid (50 mg, 0.25 mmol),6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole (50 mg, 0.14 mmol, HCl salt), DIPEA (0.13 mL, 0.73 mmol) and HATU(112 mg, 0.289 mmol) in DMF (6 mL) and stir at ambient temperature for 2hrs. Quench with water, extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by prep-HPLC to give2-[2-[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-oxo-ethoxy]-N-ethyl-acetamide(12.3 mg, 20%) as a light-yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)450.3/452.3 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 1805-[6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carbonyl]oxazolidin-2-one

Dissolve 2-oxooxazolidine-5-carboxylic acid (100 mg, 0.725 mmol) and6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole(100 mg, 0.277 mmol, HCl salt), DIPEA (0.48 mL, 2.8 mmol) and HATU (375mg, 0.967 mmol) in DMF (3 mL) and stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs.Quench with water, extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl,dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purifyby prep-HPLC to give5-[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carbonyl]oxazolidin-2-one(43.3 mg, 37%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 420.3/422.3(M+H).

EXAMPLE 1812-[[6,7-Dichloro-2-[2-[(2-methyl-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)methoxy]acetyl]-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4,5a,9a-tetrahydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile

Dissolve2-[[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile (40 mg, 0.099 mmol, HCl salt),2-[(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)methoxy]acetic acid (34 mg, 0.14mmol), DIPEA (0.18 mL, 1.0 mmol) and HATU (136 mg, 0.351 mmol) in DMF (3mL) and stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Quench with water,extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify prep-HPLC to give2-[[6,7-dichloro-2-[2-[(2-methyl-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)methoxy]acetyl]-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4,5a,9a-tetrahydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile(4.7 mg, 9%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 515.4/517.3(M+H).

Intermediate 431 tert-ButylN-[2-[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-oxo-ethyl]carbamate

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole(100 mg, 0.291 mmol, HCl salt) and DIEA (150 mg, 1.16 mmol) in DMF (2mL). Stir at ambient temperature for 10 minutes. Add(tert-butoxycarbonyl)glycine (80 mg, 0.46 mmol) and HATU (135 mg, 0.348mmol), and stir for 1 hr. Dilute with water and extract the aqueouslayer with EtOAc (2×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum to give tert-butylN-[2-[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-oxo-ethyl]carbamate(120 mg, 61%) as a yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 408.0/409.8(M+H-tBu) and 364.0/365.9 (M+H-Boc).

Intermediate 4322-Amino-1-[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]ethanonehydrochloride

Dissolve tert-butylN-[2-[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-oxo-ethyl]carbamate(120 mg, 0.173 mmol) in 4M HCl in MeOH (3 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 1 hr. Concentrate under vacuum to give2-amino-1-[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]ethanonehydrochloride (83 mg, 90%) as a light-yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z):(³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 364.1/366.1 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 1823-[2-[6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-oxo-ethyl]-1,1-dimethyl-urea

Dissolve2-amino-1-[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]ethanone(83 mg, 0.17 mmol, HCl salt) and TEA (0.10 mL, 0.72 mmol) in DCM (3 mL),then stir at 0° C. for 10 min. Add dimethylcarbamoyl chloride (0.045 mL,0.49 mmol) at 0° C., stir at ambient temperature for 1 hr. Dilute withDCM and wash with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate. Extract theaqueous layer with DCM, wash the combined organic layers with saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC to give3-[2-[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-oxo-ethyl]-1,1-dimethyl-urea(24.43 mg, 35%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 435.3/437.3(M+H).

Intermediate 433 6,7-Dichloro-4-(2-fluoroethoxy)-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indole

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-ol (500 mg, 1.26 mmol)in DMF (5 mL). Add 1-fluoro-2-iodoethane (0.23 mL, 2.6 mmol) andpotassium carbonate (175 mg, 1.27 mmol), then stir at 60° C. for 2 hrs.Combine with another batch run at 0.10×scale for work up andpurification. Cool to ambient temperature, dilute with EtOAc, and washwith water. Extract the aqueous layer with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combinedorganic layers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give6,7-dichloro-4-(2-fluoroethoxy)-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indole (637 mg, 95%)as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 402.0/404.1 (M+H).

Intermediate 434 6, 7-Dichloro-4-(2-fluoroethoxy)-1H-indole

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-4-(2-fluoroethoxy)-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indole (637mg, 1.31 mmol) in THF (5 mL), add TBAF (5 mL, 1.0M in THF), and stir atambient temperature for 4 hrs. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with saturatedNH₄Cl solution (3×), dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum to give6,7-dichloro-4-(2-fluoroethoxy)-1H-indole (446 mg, 97%) as a brown oil.ES/MS (m/z): 248.1/250.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 435 6,7-Dichloro-4-(2-fluoroethoxy)-3-iodo-1H-indole

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-4-(2-fluoroethoxy)-1H-indole (446 mg, 1.28 mmol)in DMF (5 mL). Add NIS (352 mg, 1.53 mmol) and stir at ambienttemperature for 1.5 hr. Concentrate under vacuum, dilute with EtOAc, andwash with water. Extract the aqueous layer with EtOAc (3×). Wash thecombined organic layers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give6,7-dichloro-4-(2-fluoroethoxy)-3-iodo-1H-indole (308 mg, 58%) as apurple solid.

Intermediate 4366,7-Dichloro-4-(2-fluoroethoxy)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole

Suspend 6,7-dichloro-4-(2-fluoroethoxy)-3-iodo-1H-indole (308 mg, 0.741mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(326 mg, 1.11 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (50 mg, 0.076 mmol) and sodiumcarbonate (236 mg, 2.23 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) and water (1 mL).Purge with N₂ (3×) and heat at 90° C. for 2 hrs. Cool to ambienttemperature, dilute with water, extract with EtOAc, wash with saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc inpetroleum ether to give6,7-dichloro-4-(2-fluoroethoxy)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(238 mg, 66%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): 398.1/400.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 1836,7-Dichloro-4-(2-fluoroethoxy)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole

Suspend6,7-dichloro-4-(2-fluoroethoxy)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(233 mg, 0.480 mmol) in DCM (5 mL). Add TFA (5 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 16-18 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify byprep-HPLC to give6,7-dichloro-4-(2-fluoroethoxy)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole (29.20 mg,18%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 314.2/316.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 437 6,7-Dichloro-4-(2,2-difluoroethoxy)-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indole

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl) indol-4-ol (500 mg, 1.26 mmol)in DMF (3 mL). Add 1,1-difluoro-2-iodoethane (0.24 mL, 2.55 mmol) andpotassium carbonate (175 mg, 1.27 mmol) and stir at 60° C. for for 16-18hrs. Dilute with EtOAc, and wash with water. Extract the aqueous layerwith EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleumether to give6,7-dichloro-4-(2,2-difluoroethoxy)-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indole (195 mg,22%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): 419.9/421.9 (M+H).

Intermediate 438 6,7-Dichloro-4-(2,2-difluoroethoxy)-1H-indole

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-4-(2,2-difluoroethoxy)-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indole(195 mg, 0.274 mmol) in THF (2 mL), add TBAF (2 mL, 1.0M in THF), andstir at ambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Dilute with EtOAc, wash withsaturated aqueous NH₄Cl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum to give6,7-dichloro-4-(2,2-difluoroethoxy)-1H-indole (180 mg, 99+%) as a yellowoil. ES/MS (m/z): 265.9/267.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 439 6,7-Dichloro-4-(2,2-difluoroethoxy)-3-iodo-1H-indole

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-4-(2,2-difluoroethoxy)-1H-indole (180 mg, 0.561mmol) in DMF (3 mL). Add NIS (157 mg, 0.684 mmol) and stir at ambienttemperature for 16-18 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum, dilute with EtOAc,and wash with water. Extract the aqueous layer with EtOAc (3×). Wash thecombined organic layers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give6,7-dichloro-4-(2,2-difluoroethoxy)-3-iodo-1H-indole (213 mg, 91%) as adark red solid.

Intermediate 4406,7-Dichloro-4-(2,2-difluoroethoxy)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole

Suspend 6,7-dichloro-4-(2,2-difluoroethoxy)-3-iodo-1H-indole (213 mg,0.516 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(227 mg, 0.775 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (35 mg, 0.053 mmol) and sodiumcarbonate (165 mg, 1.56 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) and water (1 mL).Purge with N₂ and heat at 90° C. for 1 hr. Cool to ambient temperature,dilute with water, extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl,dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify byflash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether togive6,7-dichloro-4-(2,2-difluoroethoxy)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(51 mg, 21%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): 416.1/418.1 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 1846,7-Dichloro-4-(2,2-difluoroethoxy)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-4-(2,2-difluoroethoxy)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(50 mg, 0.11 mmol) in DCM (3 mL). Add TFA (3 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLCto give6,7-dichloro-4-(2,2-difluoroethoxy)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole (18.67mg, 52%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 332.2/334.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 441 tert-Butyl4-(4-amino-6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-3-yl)pyrazole-1-carboxylate)

Suspend 6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine (200 mg, 0.674mmol), TEA (0.7 mL, 5 mmol) in DCM (5 mL). Add Boc₂O (0.3 mL, 1.0 mmol)dropwise at 0° C. and stir at ambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Dilutewith water, extract with DCM, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purifyby flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether togive tert-butyl4-(4-amino-6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-3-yl)pyrazole-1-carboxylate (220 mg,62%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 366.9/368.9 (M+H) and307.8/309.8 (M+H-tBu).

Intermediate 442 tert-Butyl 4-[6, 7-dichloro-4-(prop -2-enoylamino)-1H-indol-3-yl]pyrazole-1-carboxylate

Dissolve tert-butyl4-(4-amino-6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-3-yl)pyrazole-1-carboxylate (220 mg,0.419 mmol) and TEA (0.3 mL, 2.0 mmol) in DCM (5 mL) and add acryloylchloride (46 mg, 0.51 mmol) at 0° C. Stir at 0° C. for 2 hrs. Dilutewith water, extract with DCM, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter,and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatographyeluting with MeOH in DCM to give tert-butyl4-[6,7-dichloro-4-(prop-2-enoylamino)-1H-indol-3-yl]pyrazole-1-carboxylate(130 mg, 63%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 320.9/322.9(M+H-Boc).

Intermediate 443 tert-Butyl 4-[6,7-dichloro-4-(2,3-dihydroxypropanoylamino)-1H-indol-3-yl]pyrazole-1-carboxylate

Dissolve tert-butyl4-[6,7-dichloro-4-(prop-2-enoylamino)-1H-indol-3-yl]pyrazole-1-carboxylate(170 mg, 0.383 mmol), NMO (55 mg, 0.46 mmol) in THF (4 mL), t-BuOH (1mL) and water (0.5 mL). Add osmium tetroxide (50 mg, 0.20 mmol) and stirat ambient temperature for 3 hrs. Quench by the addition 5% aqueousNa₂SO₃, stir for 15 min, and pour into water. Extract with EtOAc, dryover sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify byflash column chromatography eluting with MeOH in DCM to give tert-butyl4-[6,7-dichloro-4-(2,3-dihydroxypropanoylamino)-1H-indol-3-yl]pyrazole-1-carboxylate(140 mg, 67%) as a colorless solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 455.0/456.9(M+H) and 354.9/356.9 (M+H-Boc).

EXAMPLE 185N-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]-2,3-dihydroxy-propanamide

Suspend tert-butyl4-[6,7-dichloro-4-(2,3-dihydroxypropanoylamino)-1H-indol-3-yl]pyrazole-1-carboxylate(140 mg, 0.258 mmol) in 4M HCl in dioxane (5 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLCto giveN-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]-2,3-dihydroxy-propanamide(10.16 mg, 11%) as an off-white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)355.2/357.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 444N-[3-[tert-Butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxy-2,2-difluoro-propyl]-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine

Suspend4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole(200 mg, 0.334 mmol),3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxy-2,2-difluoro-propan-1-amine (CAS:2416479-54-2, 130 mg, 0.519 mmol), t-BuONa (102 mg, 1.03 mmol) and(t-Bu₃P)₂Pd (30 mg, 0.058 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (5 mL). Purge with N₂,then stir at 100° C. for 16-18 hrs. Cool to ambient temperature, dilutewith water, extract with EtOAc (2×), wash the combined organic layerswith saturated aqueous NaCl (2×), dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to giveN-[3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxy-2,2-difluoro-propyl]-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine(97 mg, 48%) as a brown oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 559.0/561.1 (M+H)and 475.0/477.0 (M+H-THP).

EXAMPLE 1863-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]-2,2-difluoro-propan-1-ol

DissolveN-[3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxy-2,2-difluoro-propyl]-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine(97 mg, 0.16 mmol) in THF (2 mL) and add 6M aqueous HCl (2 mL). Stir atambient temperature for 1 hr. Dilute with water, quench with saturatedaqueous sodium bicarbonate, extract with EtOAc, wash with saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC to give3-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]-2,2-difluoro-propan-1-ol(33.53 mg, 58%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 361.2/363.2(M+H).

Intermediate 445 N-[3-[tert-Butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxy-2-fluoro-propyl]-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine (140 mg,0.438 mmol, HCl salt) in MeOH (3 mL) and add DIPEA (0.23 mL, 1.3 mmol)to adjust to pH=9, then stir at ambient temperature for 15 min. Addacetic acid (55 mg, 0.91 mmol) to adjust pH=5 and stir at ambienttemperature for 30 min. Add3-[tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxy-2-fluoro-propanal (CAS: 151021-56-6,240 mg, 0.654 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 30 min. AddNaBH₃CN (88 mg, 1.3 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 16-18 hrs.Concentrate under vacuum and dilute with water. Adjust to pH=7 withsaturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate, extract with DCM, wash withsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to giveN-[3-[tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxy-2-fluoro-propyl]-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine(70 mg, 27%) as a light-yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 581.1/583.1(M+H).

EXAMPLE 1873-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]-2-fluoro-propan-1-ol

DissolveN-[3-[tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxy-2-fluoro-propyl]-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine(70 mg, 0.12 mmol) in THF (2 mL) and add TBAF (0.16 mL, 0.16 mmol, 1M inTHF) at 0° C., then stir at ambient temperature for 1 hr. Dilute withEtOAc, wash sequentially with saturated aqueous NH₄Cl and saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by reverse phase prep-HPLC to give3-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]-2-fluoro-propan-1-ol(12.92 mg, 31%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 343.3/345.2(M+H).

Intermediate 4466,7-Dichloro-N-(3,3-difluoropropyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine

Suspend4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole(300 mg, 0.501 mmol), 3,3-difluoropropan-1-amine (105 mg, 0.758 mmol,HCl salt), t-BuONa (150 mg, 1.51 mmol), (t-Bu₃P)₂Pd (40 mg, 0.077 mmol)in 1,4-dioxane (6 mL). Purge with N₂ and heat to 100° C. for 16-18 hrs.Cool to ambient temperature and concentrate under vacuum. Purify byflash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether togive6,7-dichloro-N-(3,3-difluoropropyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine(150 mg, 52%) as a yellow gum. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 429.1/431.1(M+H).

EXAMPLE 1886,7-Dichloro-N-(3,3-difluoropropyl)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-N-(3,3-difluoropropyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine(150 mg, 0.262 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) and add TFA (2 mL). Stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLCto give6,7-dichloro-N-(3,3-difluoropropyl)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine(71.26 mg, 78%) as a gray solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 345.2/347.2(M+H).

Intermediate 4473,4-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-amine

Dissolve3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-amine (81 mg, 0.19 mmol) in 4M HCl in dioxane (3mL) and stir at ambient temperature for 1 hr. Concentrate under vacuumto give3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-amine(148 mg, 99+%, HCl salt) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)321.1/323.1 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 189N-[3,4-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-propanamide

Dissolve3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-amine(148 mg, 0.346 mmol, HCl salt), 2-hydroxyisobutyric acid (75 mg, 0.70mmol), DIPEA (0.301 mL, 1.73 mmol) and HATU (270 mg, 0.696 mmol) in DMF(2 mL) and stir at ambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Concentrate undervacuum and purify by prep-HPLC to giveN-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-propanamide(20.48 mg, 16%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 407.3/409.3(M+H).

EXAMPLE 190N-[3,4-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]-4-hydroxy-tetrahydropyran-4-carboxamide

Dissolve3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-amine(81 mg, 0.22 mmol, HCl salt), 4-hydroxyoxane-4-carboxylic acid (70 mg,0.46 mmol), DIPEA (0.20 mL, 1.15 mmol) and HATU (175 mg, 0.450 mmol) inDMF (2 mL) and stir at ambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Concentrateunder vacuum and purify by prep-HPLC to giveN-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]-4-hydroxy-tetrahydropyran-4-carboxamide(41.66 mg, 42%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 449.3/451.3(M+H).

Intermediate 4483,4-Dichloro-N-pyrimidin-2-yl-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7, 8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-amine

Dissolve3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-amine(100 mg, 0.234 mmol), 2-chloropyrimidine (85 mg, 0.72 mmol) and DIPEA(0.085 mL, 0.49 mmol) in IPA (2 mL) and stir at 120° C. for 4 hrs in asealed tube under microwave irradiation. Concentrate under vacuum,dilute with EtOAc, and wash with water. Extract the aqueous layer withEtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleumether to give3,4-dichloro-N-pyrimidin-2-yl-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-amine(50 mg, 42%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 483.1/485.1(M+H).

EXAMPLE 1913,4-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-pyrimidin-2-yl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-amine

Dissolve3,4-dichloro-N-pyrimidin-2-yl-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-amine(59 mg, 0.11 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) and add TFA (2 mL), then stir atambient temperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify byprep-HPLC to give3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-pyrimidin-2-yl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-amine(14.04 mg, 32%) as a pale-yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)399.3/401.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 4496,7-Dichloro-N-[(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)methyl]-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine (50 mg, 0.18mmol) in MeOH (4 mL) and add acetic acid (11 mg, 0.18 mmol) to adjust topH=5. Stir at ambient temperature for 0.5 hr. Add2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-5-carbaldehyde (81 mg, 0.53 mmol) and stir atambient temperature for 0.5 hr, follow by adding sodium cyanoborohydride(35 mg, 0.53 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 16 hrs. Dilutewith water, extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dryover anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum togive6,7-dichloro-N-[(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)methyl]-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine(100 mg, 86%) as a brown oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 394.9/397.0(M+H).

EXAMPLE 1922-[[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]methyl]propane-1,3-diol

Suspend6,7-dichloro-N-[(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)methyl]-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine(70 mg, 0.17 mmol) in THF (2 mL) and add 6M aqueous HCl (2 mL). Stir for1 hr at ambient temperature and concentrate under vacuum. Purify byprep-HPLC to give2-[[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]methyl]propane-1,3-diol(10.1 mg, 16%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 355.2/357.2(M+H).

Intermediate 450tert-Butyl-[3-[6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-yl]oxypropoxy]-dimethyl-silane

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-ol (500 mg, 1.26 mmol)in DMF (5 mL). Cool to 0° C. Add(3-bromopropoxy)-tert-butyldimethylsilane (675 mg, 2.53 mmol) andpotassium carbonate (350 mg, 2.53 mmol) and stir at ambient temperaturefor 16-18 hrs. Dilute with EtOAc, and wash with water. Extract theaqueous layer with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layers withsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAcin petroleum ether to givetert-butyl-[3-[6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-yl]oxypropoxy]-dimethyl-silane(708 mg, 90%) as a colorless oil.

Intermediate 451 3-[(6,7-Dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]propan-1-ol

Dissolvetert-butyl-[3-[6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-yl]oxypropoxy]-dimethyl-silane(708 mg, 1.14 mmol) in THF (3 mL) and add TBAF (5 mL, 1.0M in THF). Stirat ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with saturatedaqueous NH₄Cl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give3-[(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]propan-1-ol (237 mg, 77%) as a whitesolid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 260.1/262.1 (M+H).

Intermediate 452 3-[(6,7-Dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]propan-1-ol

Dissolve 3-[(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]propan-1-ol (237 mg, 0.875mmol) in DMF (3 mL). Add NIS (241 mg, 1.05 mmol) and stir at ambienttemperature for 1.5 hr. Dilute with EtOAc and wash with water. Extractthe aqueous layer with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layers withsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAcin petroleum ether to give3-[(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]propan-1-ol (94 mg, 25%) as apurple solid.

Intermediate 4533-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]propan-1-ol

Suspend 3-[(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]propan-1-ol (94 mg,0.22 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(97 mg, 0.33 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (15 mg, 0.023 mmol) and sodiumcarbonate (70 mg, 0.66 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (2 mL) and water (0.5 mL).Purge with N₂ and heat at 90° C. for 1 hr. Cool to ambient temperature,dilute with water and extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleumether to give3-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]propan-1-ol(96 mg, 85%) as a yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 410.0/411.9(M+H).

EXAMPLE 1933-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]propan-1-ol

Dissolve3-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]propan-1-ol(96 mg, 0.19 mmol) in THF (2 mL) and add 6M aqueous HCl (2 mL), thenstir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum andpurify by prep-HPLC to give3-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]propan-1-ol (21mg, 34%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 326.3/328.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 4546,7-Dichloro-4-[(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)methoxy]-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indole

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-ol (500 mg, 1.33 mmol),(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)methanol (411 mg, 2.67 mmol), Ph₃P (893mg, 3.34 mmol) in toluene (5 mL). Purge with N₂ and add DIAD (0.42 mL,2.0 mmol). Stir at 110° C. for 16-18 hrs. Quench with water, extractwith EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAcin petroleum ether to give6,7-dichloro-4-[(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)methoxy]-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indole(1.24 g, 100%) as a colorless oil.

Intermediate 4556,7-Dichloro-4-[(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)methoxy]-1H-indole

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-4-[(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)methoxy]-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indole(1.24 g, 2.30 mmol) in THF (5 mL). Add TBAF (7 mL, 1.0M in THF) and stirat ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with saturatedaqueous NH₄Cl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give6,7-dichloro-4-[(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)methoxy]-1H-indole (444mg, 46%) as a colorless oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 330.0/332.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 4566,7-Dichloro-4-[(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)methoxy]-3-iodo-1H-indole

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-4-[(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)methoxy]-1H-indole (444mg, 1.05 mmol) in DMF (3 mL). Add NIS (289 mg, 1.26 mmol) and stir atambient temperature for 1.5 hr. Dilute with EtOAc, and wash with water.Extract the aqueous layer with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organiclayers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give6,7-dichloro-4-[(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)methoxy]-3-iodo-1H-indole(344 mg, 68%) as a white solid.

Intermediate 4576,7-Dichloro-4-[(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)methoxy]-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole

Suspend6,7-dichloro-4-[(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)methoxy]-3-iodo-1H-indole(344 mg, 0.716 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(315 mg, 1.08 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (50 mg, 0.076 mmol) and sodiumcarbonate (230 mg, 2.17 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) and water (1 mL).Purge with N₂ and heat at 90° C. for 1 hr. Cool to ambient temperature,dilute with water and extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleumether to give6,7-dichloro-4-[(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)methoxy]-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(257 mg, 59%) as a yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 480.2/482.2(M+H).

EXAMPLE 1942-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxymethyl]propane-1,3-diol

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-4-[(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)methoxy]-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(257 mg, 0.423 mmol) in THF (2 mL) and add 6M aqueous HCl (4 mL), thenstir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum andpurify by prep-HPLC to give2-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxymethyl]propane-1,3-diol(44.65 mg, 29%) as an off-white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)356.2/358.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 458 tert-Butyl (6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate

Combine tert-butyl (6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate (7 g, 13mmol),1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazole(7.5 g, 26 mmol), sodium carbonate (4.2 g, 39 mmol), and Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂(1.8 g, 2.7 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (100 mL) and water (25 mL). Purge withN₂ and stir at 90° C. for 2 h. Filter and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleumether to give tert-butyl(6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate(6 g, 73%) as a brown solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 451.2/453.1 (M+H).

Intermediate 458A tert-ButylN-[2-[4-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol -1-yl]ethyl]carbamate

Suspend tert-butylN-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]carbamate(1.00 g, 1.57 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (1.38 g, 4.24 mmol) in DMF (10 mL), thenstir at ambient temperature for 1 hr. Addtert-butyl-1,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide (745 mg, 3.17mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Quench with 1Maqueous HCl at 0° C., extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc inpetroleum ether to give tert-butylN-[2-[4-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]ethyl]carbamate(690 mg, 66%) as a light-yellow solid.

Intermediate 4591-(2-Aminoethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-aminehydrochloride

Dissolve tert-butylN-[2-[4-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]ethyl]carbamate(690 mg, 1.05 mmol) in 4M HCl in EtOAc (6 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 1 hr. Concentrate and triturate with MeOH to give1-(2-aminoethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-aminehydrochloride (360 mg, 89%) as a light-yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z):(³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 309.9/311.7 (M+H).

Intermediate 460N-[2-[4-Amino-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]ethyl]acetamide

Dissolve 1-(2-aminoethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-aminehydrochloride (360 mg, 0.935 mmol) and TEA (0.95 mL, 6.8 mmol) in DCM (6mL). Add Ac₂O (0.135 mL, 1.39 mmol) at 0° C. and stir at 0° C. for 2hrs. Quench with saturated aqueous sodium carbonate, extract with EtOAc,wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate under vacuum to giveN-[2-[4-amino-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]ethyl]acetamide(350 mg, 99%) as an off-white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)351.9/353.9 (M+H).

Intermediate 461 N-[2-[4-[3-[tert-Butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxypropylamino]-6, 7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]ethyl]acetamide

DissolveN-[2-[4-amino-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]ethyl]acetamide(150 mg, 0.426 mmol) in MeOH (3 mL) and add acetic acid (50 mg, 0.83mmol) to adjust to pH=5, then stir at ambient temperature for 30 min.Add 3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxypropanal (140 mg, 0.741 mmol) andstir at ambient temperature for another 30 min. Add NaBH₃CN (75 mg, 1.13mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Combine withanother batch run at 0.19×scale for work up and purification.Concentrate under vacuum and dilute with DCM. Adjust to pH=7 withsaturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate, extract with DCM, wash withsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith MeOH in DCM to giveN-[2-[4-[3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)siyl]oxypropylamino]-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]ethyl]acetamide(130 mg, 39%) as a light-yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)523.9/526.1 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 195N-[2-[6,7-Dichloro-4-(3-hydroxypropylamino)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]ethyl]acetamide

DissolveN-[2-[4-[3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxypropylamino]-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]ethyl]acetamide(130 mg, 0.198 mmol) in 4M HCl in MeOH (3 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 1 hr. Quench with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate,extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify byprep-HPLC to giveN-[2-[6,7-dichloro-4-(3-hydroxypropylamino)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]ethyl]acetamide(57.20 mg, 68%) as a red solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 410.3/412.3(M+H).

Intermediate 462 tert-ButylN-[2-[[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]amino]-2-oxo-ethyl]carbamate

Dissolve3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-amine(150 mg, 0.352 mmol), Boc-Gly-OH (125 mg, 0.699 mmol) and DIPEA (0.3 mL,2 mmol) in DMF (3 mL). Add HATU (273 mg, 0.704 mmol). Stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purifyby flash column chromatography eluting with MeOH in DCM to givetert-butylN-[2-[[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]amino]-2-oxo-ethyl]carbamate(200 mg, 74%) as a yellow gum. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 562.2/564.1(M+H).

Intermediate 4632-Amino-N-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]acetamide

Dissolve tert-butylN-[2-[[3,4-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]amino]-2-oxo-ethyl]carbamate(200 mg, 0.260 mmol) in DCM (3 mL) and add TFA (3 mL). Stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum, dilute with water,adjust to pH=12 with 2N aqueous NaOH, extract with EtOAc, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum to give2-amino-N-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]acetamide(100 mg, 87%) as a yellow solid.

Intermediate 464 tert-ButylN-[6-[4-[7-[[2-[6-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)hexanoylamino]acetyl]amino]-3,4-dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-10-yl]pyrazol-1-yl]-6-oxo-hexyl]carbamate

Dissolve2-amino-N-[3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]acetamide(80 mg, 0.18 mmol), Boc-6-aminohexanoic acid (85 mg, 0.36 mmol) andDIPEA (0.16 mL, 0.92 mmol) in DMF (2 mL) and add HATU (140 mg, 0.361mmol). Stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with water, extractwith EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAcin petroleum ether to give tert-butylN-[6-[4-[7-[[2-[6-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)hexanoylamino]acetyl]amino]-3,4-dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-10-yl]pyrazol-1-yl]-6-oxo-hexyl]carbamate(125 mg, 70%) as a yellow gum. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 804.4/806.4(M+H) and 704.4/706.3 (M+H-Boc).

EXAMPLE 1966-Amino-N-[2-[[3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]amino]-2-oxo-ethyl]hexanamideformic acid salt

Dissolve tert-butylN-[6-[4-[7-[[2-[6-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)hexanoylamino]acetyl]amino]-3,4-dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-10-yl]pyrazol-1-yl]-6-oxo-hexyl]carbamate(125 mg, 0.126 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) and add TFA (2 mL). Stir at ambienttemperature for 1 hr. Concentrate under vacuum and dilute the residuewith MeOH (2 mL). Add potassium carbonate (35 mg, 0.25 mmol). Stir atambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and dilutewith water, extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC to give6-amino-N-[2-[[3,4-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-yl]amino]-2-oxo-ethyl]hexanamideformic acid salt (15.58 mg, 23%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z):(³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 491.4/493.4 (M+H).

Intermediate 465 4-Benzyloxy-6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indole

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-ol (1.50 g, 3.79 mmol)in THF (15 mL). Add potassium carbonate (1.60 g, 11.6 mmol) and benzylbromide (1.00 g, 5.85 mmol). Stir at 60° C. for 3 hrs. Dilute with waterand extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purifyby flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether togive 4-benzyloxy-6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indole (1.85 g, 98%) asa black solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 445.9/447.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 466 4-Benzyloxy-6,7-dichloro-1H-indole

Dissolve 4-benzyloxy-6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indole (1.99 g,4.01 mmol) in THF (20 mL) and add TBAF (10 mL, 1.0M in THF). Stir atambient temperature for 16 hrs. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with saturatedaqueous NH₄Cl and saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give4-benzyloxy-6,7-dichloro-1H-indole (1.09 g, 91%) as a white solid.

Intermediate 4674-(Benzyloxy)-6,7-dichloro-1-((triisopropylsilyl)ethynyl)-1H-indole

Dissolve 4-benzyloxy-6,7-dichloro-1H-indole (900 mg, 3.02 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (15 mL). Add (bromoethynyl)triisopropylsilane (4.10 g, 15.2mmol), PEG-400 (300 mg), CuI (60 mg, 0.32 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (1.20 g, 3.68mmol). Purge N₂ and stir at 130° C. for 16 hrs. Dilute with water andextract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give4-(benzyloxy)-6,7-dichloro-1-((triisopropylsilyl)ethynyl)-1H-indole (930mg, 62%) as a yellow oil.

Intermediate 468 4-Benzyloxy-6,7-dichloro-1-ethynyl-indole

Dissolve4-(benzyloxy)-6,7-dichloro-1-((triisopropylsilyl)ethynyl)-1H-indole (930mg, 1.87 mmol) in THF (20 mL) and add TBAF (10 mL, 1.0M in THF). Stir atambient temperature for 2 hrs. Combine with another batch run at0.05×scale for work up and purification. Dilute with water, extract withEtOAc (3×), wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleumether to give 4-benzyloxy-6,7-dichloro-1-ethynyl-indole (700 mg, 99+%)as a yellow solid.

Intermediate 4692-[4-(4-Benzyloxy-6,7-dichloro-indol-1-yl)triazol-1-yl]ethoxy-tert-butyl-dimethyl-silane

Dissolve 4-benzyloxy-6,7-dichloro-1-ethynyl-indole (630 mg, 1.89 mmol)in DMF (5 mL) and water (5 mL). Add copper (25 mg, 0.39 mmol), cupricsulfate (61 mg, 0.38 mmol) and 2-azidoethoxy-tert-butyl-dimethyl-silane(490 mg, 2.31 mmol). Purge with N₂ and stir at 110° C. for 0.5 hr.Dilute with water and extract with EtOAc (3×). Dry combined organiclayers over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc inpetroleum ether to give2-[4-(4-benzyloxy-6,7-dichloro-indol-1-yl)triazol-1-yl]ethoxy-tert-butyl-dimethyl-silane(670 mg, 65%) as a black oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 517.0/519.0(M+H).

Intermediate 4701-[1-[2-[tert-Butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]triazol-4-yl]-6,7-dichloro-indol-4-ol

Dissolve2-[4-(4-benzyloxy-6,7-dichloro-indol-1-yl)triazol-1-yl]ethoxy-tert-butyl-dimethyl-silane(560 mg, 1.06 mmol) in methanol (15 mL) and add 10% Pd/C (60 mg). Purgewith H₂ and stir at ambient temperature for 16 hrs under H₂ (15 psi).Filter and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give1-[1-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]triazol-4-yl]-6,7-dichloro-indol-4-ol(468 mg, 93%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 427.2/429.1(M+H).

Intermediate 471 2-[1-[1-[2-[tert-Butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]triazol-4-yl]-6,7-dichloro-indol-4-yl]oxyacetonitrile

Dissolve1-[1-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]triazol-4-yl]-6,7-dichloro-indol-4-ol(410 mg, 0.940 mmol) in DMF (6 mL). Add bromoacetonitrile (240 mg, 1.94mmol) and potassium carbonate (130 mg, 0.941 mmol). Stir at ambienttemperature for 16 hrs. Combine with another batch run at 0.12×scale forwork up and purification. Dilute with EtOAc, and wash with water.Extract the aqueous layer with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organiclayers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give 2-[1-[1-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]triazol-4-yl]-6,7-dichloro-indol-4-yl]oxyacetonitrile(500 mg, 97%) as a colorless oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 466.2/468.1(M+H).

Intermediate 4722-((3-Bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-(1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

Dissolve2-[1-[1-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]triazol-4-yl]-6,7-dichloro-indol-4-yl]oxyacetonitrile(390 mg, 0.794 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) and add NBS (145 mg, 0.815 mmol) at0° C. Stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with water, extractwith EtOAc (3×), wash the combined organic layers with aqueous Na₂SO₃(3×), dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc inpetroleum ether to give2-((3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-(1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(230 mg, 64%) as a yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): 430.0/431.9/433.9 (M+H).

Intermediate 473 2-((6,7-Dichloro-1-(1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

Dissolve2-((3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-(1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(230 mg, 0.507 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(230 mg, 0.810 mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (45 mg, 0.058 mmol), and K₂CO₃ (150mg, 1.09 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (8 mL) and water (2 mL). Purge with N₂ andstir at 90° C. for 2 hrs. Dilute with water and extract with EtOAc, washwith saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter,and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatographyeluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give2-((6,7-dichloro-1-(1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(170 mg, 63%) as a yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 502.1/504.0(M+H).

EXAMPLE 197 22-[6, 7-Dichloro-1-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)triazol-4-yl]-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]oxyacetonitrile

Suspend 2-((6,7-dichloro-1-(1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(170 mg, 0.322 mmol) in DCM (3 mL). Add anisole (350 mg, 3.24 mmol) andTFA (3 mL). Stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate undervacuum and dissolve the residue in THF (1 mL) and add LiOH (5 mg, 0.21mmol) in water (0.5 mL), then stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs.Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLC to give2-[6,7-dichloro-1-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)triazol-4-yl]-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]oxyacetonitrile(71.5 mg, 52%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 418.3/420.3(M+H).

Intermediate 474 tert-ButylN-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1-(2-triisopropylsilylethynyl)indol-4-yl]carbamate

Dissolve tert-butylN-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]carbamate (2.00 g, 4.17 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (40 mL). Add(bromoethynyl)triisopropylsilane (5.61 g, 20.8 mmol), PEG-400 (600 mg),CuI (80 mg, 0.42 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (1.63 g, 5.00 mmol). Purge with N₂ andstir at 130° C. for 16 hrs. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc, washwith saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter,and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatographyeluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give tert-butylN-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1-(2-triisopropylsilylethynyl)indol-4-yl]carbamate(1.50 g, 54%) as a yellow oil.

Intermediate 475 tert-ButylN-[6,7-dichloro-1-ethynyl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]carbamate

Dissolve tert-butylN-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1-(2-triisopropylsilylethynyl)indol-4-yl]carbamate(1.5 g, 2.3 mmol) in THF (20 mL) and add TBAF (10 mL, 1.0M in THF). Stirat ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Combine with another batch run at0.19×scale for work up and purification. Dilute with EtOAc, wash withsaturated aqueous NH₄Cl and saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to givetert-butylN-[6,7-dichloro-1-ethynyl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]carbamate(1.29 g, 97%) as a brown solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 474.9/476.9(M+H).

Intermediate 476 tert-ButylN-[1-[1-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]triazol-4-yl]-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]carbamate

Dissolve tert-butyl N-[6,7-dichloro-1-ethynyl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]carbamate (500 mg, 1.03 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) and water(5 mL). Add copper (15 mg, 0.24 mmol), cupric sulfate (35 mg, 0.22 mmol)and 2-azidoethoxy-tert-butyl-dimethyl-silane (270 mg, 1.27 mmol). Purgewith N₂ and stir at 110° C. for 0.5 hr. Dilute with water, extract withEtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with MeOH in DCMto give tert-butylN-[1-[1-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]triazol-4-yl]-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]carbamate(740 mg, 81%) as a black oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 676.4/678.3(M+H).

Intermediate 4772-[4-[4-Amino-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanolhydrochloride

Dissolve tert-butylN-[1-[1-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]triazol-4-yl]-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]carbamate(740 mg, 1.09 mmol) in 4M HCl in MeOH (10 mL). Stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs., and concentrate under vacuum to give2-[4-[4-amino-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanolhydrochloride (438 mg, 89%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)378.0/379.9 (M+H).

Intermediate 4782-[4-[4-[3-[tert-Butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxypropylamino]-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanol

Dissolve2-[4-[4-amino-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanol(100 mg, 0.222 mmol, HCl salt) in MeOH (5 mL) and add DIPEA (90 mg, 0.70mmol) to adjust to pH=7. Stir at ambient temperature for 0.5 hr. Addacetic acid (15 mg, 0.25 mmol) to adjust to pH=5 and stir at ambienttemperature for 0.5 hr. Add 3-[(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]-1-propanal(140 mg, 0.706 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 0.5 hr. Addsodium cyanoborohydride (45 mg, 0.68 mmol) and stir at ambienttemperature for 16 hrs. Combine with another batch run at 0.50×scale forwork up and purification. Dilute with water and adjust to pH=8 withsaturated aqueous NaHCO₃. Extract with EtOAc (2×). Wash the combinedorganic layers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum to give2-[4-[4-[3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxypropylamino]-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanol(200 mg, 65%) as a brown oil.

EXAMPLE 1983-[[6,7-Dichloro-1-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)triazol-4-yl]-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]amino]propan-1-ol

Suspend2-[4-[4-[3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxypropylamino]-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanol(200 mg, 0.218 mmol) in THF (6 mL) and add 6M aqueous HCl (3 mL). Stirat ambient temperature for 1 hr. and concentrate under vacuum. Purify byprep-HPLC to give3-[[6,7-dichloro-1-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)triazol-4-yl]-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]amino]propan-1-ol(35.0 mg, 36%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 436.3/438.3(M+H).

EXAMPLE 199 N-[6,7-Dichloro-1-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)triazol-4-yl]-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]acetamide

Suspend 2-[4-[4-amino-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazolyl]ethanol (100 mg, 0.243 mmol) in DCM (8 mL) and add TEA (80 mg, 0.79mmol). Add acetyl chloride (30 mg, 0.38 mmol) and stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Quench with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ and extractwith EtOAc, wash with water, saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Dissolve the residue inMeOH (5 mL) and add potassium carbonate (101 mg, 0.731 mmol). Stir atambient temperature for 3 hrs. Dilute with water and extract with EtOAc,wash with water, saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC to giveN-[6,7-dichloro-1-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)triazol-4-yl]-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]acetamide(39.6 mg, 39%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 420.3/422.3(M+H).

Intermediate 479 4-Bromo-6-chloro-1-tosyl-1H-indole

Dissolve 4-bromo-6-chloro-1H-indole (2.0 g, 8.4 mmol) in THF (20 mL) andadd sodium hydride (1.4 g, 35 mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil)slowly. Stir at 0° C. for 0.5 hr. Add 4-methylbenzenesulfonyl chloride(3.2 g, 17 mmol) at 0° C. and stir at ambient temperature for 16 hrs.Quench at 0° C. with saturated aqueous NH₄Cl and water. Filter andextract the filtrate with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, concentrate under vacuum, and combine with the filter cake.Purify by trituration with PE/EtOAc (10/1) to give4-bromo-6-chloro-1-tosyl-1H-indole (3.80 g, 99%) as a white solid. ES/MS(m/z): 384.0/385.8/387.9 (M+H).

Intermediate 480 tert-Butyl (6-chloro-1-tosyl-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate

Suspend 4-bromo-6-chloro-1-tosyl-1H-indole (3.6 g, 8.4 mmol), tert-butylcarbamate (2.2 g, 19 mmol), Pd₂(dba)₃ (₈60 mg, 0.939 mmol), Xantphos(1.1 g, 1.9 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (7.6 g, 23 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (50 mL).Purge with N₂ then stir at 100° C. for 3 hrs. Cool to ambienttemperature and filter. Dilute the filtrate with water and extract withEtOAc (2×). Dry the combined organic layers over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by triturationwith PE/EtOAc (5/1) to give tert-butyl(6-chloro-1-tosyl-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate (4.28 g, 97%) as a yellowsolid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 365.1/367.0 (M+H-tBu).

Intermediate 481 tert-Butyl N-(6-chloro-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate

Dissolve tert-butyl (6-chloro-1-tosyl-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate (1.0 g,1.9 mmol) in water (5 mL) and MeOH (20 mL) and add sodium hydroxide(1.00 g, 25.0 mmol). Stir at 60° C. for 16 hrs. Cool to ambienttemperature, concentrate under vacuum, dilute with water, and extractwith EtOAc (2×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleumether to give tert-butyl N-(6-chloro-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate (330 mg,57%) as a yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 211.2/213.1 (M+H-tBu).

Intermediate 482 tert-Butyl N-(6-chloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate

Dissolve tert-butyl N-(6-chloro-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate (330 mg, 1.08mmol) in DMF (40 mL) and add NIS (270 mg, 1.18 mmol) at 0° C. Stir at 0°C. for 2 hrs. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous Na₂SO₃ andsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give tert-butylN-(6-chloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate (400 mg, 80%) as a brownsolid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 210.1/212.1 (M+H-tBu-I).

Intermediate 483 tert-ButylN-[6-chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]carbamate

Suspend tert-butyl N-(6-chloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate (1.42 g,3.26 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(2.8 g, 9.9 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (1.05 g, 9.86 mmol) and Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (435 mg,0.654 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (24 mL) and water (6 mL). Purge with N₂ andstir at 90° C. for 2 hrs. Filter and concentrate the filtrate. Purify byflash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether togive tert-butylN-[6-chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]carbamate(1.24 g, 87%) as a brown solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 417.2/419.2(M+H).

Intermediate 484 tert-ButylN-[6-chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1-(2-triisopropylsilylethynyl)indol-4-yl]carbamate

Dissolve tert-butylN-[6-chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]carbamate(760 mg, 1.55 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (15 mL). Add(bromoethynyl)triisopropylsilane (2.10 g, 7.80 mmol), PEG-400 (200 mg),CuI (30 mg, 0.16 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (610 mg, 1.87 mmol). Purge with N₂.Stir at 130° C. for 16 hrs. Dilute with water and extract with EtOAc,wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give tert-butylN-[6-chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1-(2-triisopropylsilylethynyl)indol-4-yl]carbamate(320 mg, 33%) as a yellow oil.

Intermediate 485 tert-Butyl(6-chloro-1-ethynyl-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate

Dissolve tert-butylN-[6-chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1-(2-triisopropylsilylethynyl)indol-4-yl]carbamate(400 mg, 0.636 mmol) in THF (10 mL) and add TBAF (5 mL, 1.0M in THF).Stir at ambient temperature for 3 hrs. Dilute with EtOAc, wash withsaturated aqueous NH₄Cl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give tert-butyl(6-chloro-1-ethynyl-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate(250 mg, 85%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 441.2/443.1(M+H) and 301.1/303.1 (M+H-tBu-THP).

Intermediate 486 tert-ButylN-[1-[1-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]triazol-4-yl]-6-chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]carbamate

Dissolve tert-butyl(6-chloro-1-ethynyl-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)carbamate(250 mg, 0.539 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) and water (5 mL). Add copper (10 mg,0.16 mmol), cupric sulfate (20 mg, 0.13 mmol) and2-azidoethoxy-tert-butyl-dimethyl-silane (140 mg, 0.661 mmol). Purgewith N₂ and stir at 110° C. for 0.5 hr. Dilute with water, extract withEtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give tert-butylN-[1-[1-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]triazol-4-yl]-6-chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]carbamate(340 mg, 88%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 642.4/644.2(M+H) and 502.2/504.2 (M+H-tBu-THP).

Intermediate 4872-[4-[4-Amino-6-chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanolhydrochloride

Dissolve tert-butylN-[1-[1-[2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyethyl]triazol-4-yl]-6-chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]carbamate(340 mg, 0.476 mmol) in 4M HCl in MeOH (10 mL). Stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs., and concentrate under vacuum to give2-[4-[4-amino-6-chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanolhydrochloride (180 mg, 89%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)344.1/346.1 (M+H).

Intermediate 4882-[4-[4-[3-[tert-Butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxypropylamino]-6-chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanol

Dissolve2-[4-[4-amino-6-chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanolhydrochloride (80 mg, 0.21 mmol) in MeOH (5 mL) and add DIPEA to adjustpH=7. Stir at ambient temperature for 0.5 hr. Add acetic acid to adjustto pH=5 and stir at ambient temperature for 0.5 hr. Add3-[(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]-1-propanal (85 mg, 0.43 mmol) and stirat ambient temperature for 0.5 hr. Add sodium cyanoborohydride (42 mg,0.64 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 16 hrs. Combine withanother batch run at 0.25×scale for work up and purification. Dilutewith water and adjust to pH=8 with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃, extractwith EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with MeOH in DCM to give2-[4-[4-[3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxypropylamino]-6-chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanol(140 mg, 78%) as a brown oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 516.3/518.2(M+H).

EXAMPLE 2003-[[6-Chloro-1-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)triazol-4-yl]-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]amino]propan-1-ol

Suspend2-[4-[4-[3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxypropylamino]-6-chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanol(140 mg, 0.206 mmol) in THF (6 mL) and add 6M aqueous (3 mL). Stir atambient temperature for 2 hrs. and concentrate under vacuum. Purify byprep-HPLC to give3-[[6-chloro-1-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)triazol-4-yl]-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]amino]propan-1-ol(56.7 mg, 68%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 402.3/404.3(M+H).

EXAMPLE 201N-[6-Chloro-1-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)triazol-4-yl]-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]acetamide

Suspend2-[4-[4-amino-6-chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanol(120 mg, 0.349 mmol), TEA (220 mg, 2.17 mmol) and DMAP (5 mg, 0.04 mmol)in DCM (6 mL). Add acetyl chloride (0.25 mL, 3.51 mmol) and stir atambient temperature for 2 hrs. Combine with another batch run at0.17×scale for work up and purification. Concentrate under vacuum anddissolve the residue in MeOH (10 mL). Add potassium carbonate (150 mg,1.09 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 16 hrs. Filter andconcentrate the filtrate under vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC to giveN-[6-chloro-1-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)triazol-4-yl]-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-4-yl]acetamide(46.5 mg, 30%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 386.3/388.3(M+H).

Intermediate 489 Ethyl 4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-(4-ethoxy-4-oxo-butyl)indole-2-carboxylate

Dissolve ethyl 4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1H-indole-2-carboxylate (4.50 g,12.0 mmol) in DMF (50 mL) and add Cs₂CO₃ (7.85 g, 24.1 mmol), then stirat ambient temperature for 1 hr. Add ethyl 4-bromobutyrate (2.75 mL,18.3 mmol). Stir at 50° C. for 16-18 hrs. Combine with another batch runat 0.11×scale for work up and purification. Quench with 1M aqueous HClat 0° C., extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purifyby flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether togive ethyl4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-(4-ethoxy-4-oxo-butyl)indole-2-carboxylate (4.60g, 73%) as a light-yellow solid.

Intermediate 490 Ethyl1-bromo-3,4-dichloro-9-oxo-7,8-dihydro-6H-pyrido[1,2-a]indole-8-carboxylate

Suspend ethyl4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-(4-ethoxy-4-oxo-butyl)indole-2-carboxylate (4.60g, 9.69 mmol) in THF (50 mL). Add t-BuOK (2.30 g, 19.9 mmol). Stir atambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Quench with 1M aqueous HCl, extractwith EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum to give ethyl1-bromo-3,4-dichloro-9-oxo-7,8-dihydro-6H-pyrido[1,2-a]indole-8-carboxylate(4.10 g, 94%) as a yellow solid.

Intermediate 491 1-Bromo-3,4-dichloro-7,8-dihydro-6H-pyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-one

Suspend ethyl1-bromo-3,4-dichloro-9-oxo-7,8-dihydro-6H-pyrido[1,2-a]indole-8-carboxylate(4.10 g, 9.11 mmol) in acetic acid (30 mL) and add concentrated HCl (10mL). Stir at 100° C. for 16-18 hrs. Quench with saturated aqueous sodiumcarbonate to pH=8, extract with DCM, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl,dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuumto give 1-bromo-3,4-dichloro-7,8-dihydro-6H-pyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-one(2.20 g, 64%) as a yellow solid.

Intermediate 492 1-Bromo-3,4-dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-amine

Dissolve 1-bromo-3,4-dichloro-7,8-dihydro-6H-pyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-one(1.70 g, 4.59 mmol) and NH₄OAc (5.31 g, 68.9 mmol) in MeOH (10 mL) andTHF (10 mL). Add NaBH₃CN (1.52 g, 23.0 mmol) and stir at 60° C. for16-18 hrs. Quench with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate, extractwith DCM, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with MeOH in DCM to give1-bromo-3,4-dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-amine (1.20g, 70%) as a light-yellow oil.

Intermediate 493N-(1-Bromo-3,4-dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)acetamide

Suspend1-bromo-3,4-dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-amine (1.20g, 3.23 mmol) in pyridine (15 mL) and add Ac₂O (0.65 mL, 6.70 mmol).Stir at ambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Quench with water, extractwith EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with MeOH in DCM to giveN-(1-bromo-3,4-dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)acetamide(950 mg, 78%) as a white solid.

Intermediate 494 N-(3,4-Dichloro-1-hydroxy-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)acetamide

SuspendN-(1-bromo-3,4-dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)acetamide(200 mg, 0.532 mmol), t-BuONa (160 mg, 1.63 mmol) andt-BuBrettPhos-Pd-G₃ (48 mg, 0.0551 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) and water(1 mL). Purge with N₂ and heat at 65° C. for 5 hrs. Cool to ambienttemperature, quench with 1M aqueous HCl to adjust to pH=4, extract withEtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with MeOH in DCM to giveN-(3,4-dichloro-1-hydroxy-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)acetamide(90 mg, 49%) as a brown oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 313.0/315.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 495N-[3,4-Dichloro-1-(cyanomethoxy)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]acetamide

SuspendN-(3,4-dichloro-1-hydroxy-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)acetamide(90 mg, 0.26 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (45 mg, 0.33 mmol) in DMF (3 mL). Addbromoacetonitrile (0.040 mL, 0.57 mmol) and stir at 0° C. for 2 hrs.Dilute with EtOAc, wash with water (2×) and saturated aqueous NaCl (2×),dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with MeOH in DCM to giveN-[3,4-dichloro-1-(cyanomethoxy)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]acetamide(80 mg, 87%) as a brown solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 351.9/353.9(M+H).

Intermediate 496N-[3,4-Dichloro-1-(cyanomethoxy)-10-iodo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]acetamide

DissolveN-[3,4-dichloro-1-(cyanomethoxy)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]acetamide(80 mg, 0.23 mmol) in DMF (3 mL) add NIS (83 mg, 0.36 mmol) at 0° C.Stir at ambient temperature for 1 hr. Quench with saturated aqueoussodium thiosulfate, extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with MeOH in DCMto giveN-[3,4-dichloro-1-(cyanomethoxy)-10-iodo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]acetamide(50 mg, 44%) as a light-yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)478.0/480.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 497N-[3,4-Dichloro-1-(cyanomethoxy)-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]acetamide

SuspendN-[3,4-dichloro-1-(cyanomethoxy)-10-iodo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]acetamide(50 mg, 0.099 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(45 mg, 0.15 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (32 mg, 0.30 mmol) and Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (8 mg,0.012 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) and water (1 mL). Purge with N₂ andstir at 90° C. for 1 hr. Cool to ambient temperature, dilute with water,extract with EtOAc (2×), wash the combined organic layers with saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with MeOH inDCM to giveN-[3,4-dichloro-1-(cyanomethoxy)-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]acetamide(50 mg, 59%) as a brown oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 502.0/504.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 202N-[3,4-Dichloro-1-(cyanomethoxy)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]acetamide

DissolveN-[3,4-dichloro-1-(cyanomethoxy)-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]acetamide(50 mg, 0.059 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) and TFA (2 mL). Stir at ambienttemperature for 1 hr. Dilute with water and adjust to pH=8 with 1Maqueous NaOH. Extract with EtOAc (2×), wash with saturated aqueous NaCl,dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by prep-HPLC to giveN-[3,4-dichloro-1-(cyanomethoxy)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]acetamide(13.8 mg, 54%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 418.3/420.3(M+H).

Intermediate 4989-Bromo-6,7-dichloro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indolehydrochloride

Suspend tert-butyl9-bromo-6,7-dichloro-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2(1H)-carboxylate(500 mg, 1.13 mmol) in 4M HCl in MeOH (10 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 16-18 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum to give9-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indolehydrochloride (365 mg, 90%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z):318.8/320.8/322.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 499 9-Bromo-6,7-dichloro-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazinoe-2-carbothiohydrazide

Dissolve 9-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indolehydrochloride (658 mg, 1.83 mmol) in THF (5 mL). Add TCDI (573 mg, 3.05mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 3 hrs. Then add hydrazinehydrate (123 mg, 3.07 mmol, 80% purity) and stir at 60° C. for 16-18hrs. Filter the precipitate and wash with water. Dry under vacuum togive9-bromo-6,7-dichloro-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carbothiohydrazide(585 mg, 65%) as a brown solid. ES/MS (m/z): 392.9/394.8/396.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 5002-(9-Bromo-6,7-dichloro-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)-5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazole

Dissolve 9-bromo-6,7-dichloro-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carbothiohydrazide (585mg, 1.19 mmol) in acetyl chloride (5 mL) and stir at 0° C. for 16-18hrs. Quench with 6N aqueous NaOH, filter the precipitate and dry undervacuum to give2-(9-bromo-6,7-dichloro-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)-5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazole(632 mg, 99%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): 416.8/418.8/420.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 5016,7-Dichloro-2-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazinoindol-9-ol

Suspend2-(9-bromo-6,7-dichloro-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)-5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazole(380 mg, 0.664 mmol), t-BuBrettPhos-Pd-G₃ (29 mg, 0.033 mmol) and sodiumtert-butoxide (165 mg, 1.67 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) and water (1mL). Purge with N₂ and heat at 65° C. for 3 hrs. Cool to ambienttemperature, acidify with 1M aqueous HCl to pH=4, extract with EtOAc,wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give6,7-dichloro-2-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-ol(226 mg, 86%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 354.9/356.9(M+H).

Intermediate 5022-[[6,7-Dichloro-2-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-2-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-ol(226 mg, 0.573 mmol) in DMF (2 mL) and cool to 0° C. Addbromoacetonitrile (142 mg, 1.15 mmol) and potassium carbonate (80 mg,0.58 mmol) and stir at 0° C. for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum, dilutewith EtOAc, and wash with water. Extract the aqueous layer with EtOAc(3×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dryover sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum to give2-[[6,7-di chloro-2-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile (171mg, 44%) as a brown solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 393.9/395.9 (M+H).

Intermediate 5032-[[6,7-Dichloro-10-iodo-2-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile

Dissolve2-[[6,7-dichloro-2-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile(171 mg, 0.252 mmol) in DMF (2 mL) and add NIS (90 mg, 0.39 mmol), thenstir at ambient temperature for 1.5 hr. Dilute with EtOAc, and wash withwater. Extract the aqueous layer with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combinedorganic layers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate under vacuum to give2-[[6,7-dichloro-10-iodo-2-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile(206 mg, 99+%) as a brown solid.

Intermediate 5042-[[6,7-Dichloro-2-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile

Suspend2-[[6,7-dichloro-10-iodo-2-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile(206 mg, 0.317 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(210 mg, 0.717 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (50 mg, 0.075 mmol) and sodiumcarbonate (115 mg, 1.09 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) and water (1 mL).Purge with N₂ and heat at 90° C. for 1 hr. Cool to ambient temperature,dilute with EtOAc, and wash with water. Extract the aqueous layer withEtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleumether to give2-[[6,7-dichloro-2-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile(183 mg, 67%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): 544.1/546.1 (M+H) and460.0/462.0 (M+H-THP).

EXAMPLE 2032-((6,7-Dichloro-2-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

Suspend2-[[6,7-dichloro-2-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile(183 mg, 0.212 mmol) in DCM (2 mL). Add TFA (3 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLCto give 2-((6,7-di chloro-2-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(13.58 mg, 14%) as an off-white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)460.2/462.3 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 2042-[[6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-pyrimidin-2-yl-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile

Dissolve2-((6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(150 mg, 0.365 mmol, HCl salt), 2-chloropyrimidine (130 mg, 1.10 mmol)and DIPEA (0.20 mL, 1.1 mmol) in DMF (2 mL). Stir at 100° C. in a sealedtube for 4 hrs under microwave irradiation. Concentrate under vacuum andpurify by prep-HPLC to give2-[[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-pyrimidin-2-yl-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile(77.38 mg, 46%) as a pale pink solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)440.3/442.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 505N-[3-[tert-Butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxy-2-methyl-propyl]-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine (100 mg,0.296 mmol, HCl salt) in MeOH (3 mL) and add DIPEA (120 mg, 0.929 mmol)to adjust to pH=9, stir at ambient temperature for 15 min. Add aceticacid (55 mg, 0.91 mmol) to adjust to pH=5 and stir at ambienttemperature for 30 min. Add3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxy-2-methyl-propanal (CAS: 91751-25-6, 190mg, 0.892 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for another 30 min. AddNaBH₃CN (60 mg, 0.91 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 16-18hrs. Combine with another batch run at 0.53×scale for work up andpurification. Dilute with water, adjust to pH=7 with saturated aqueoussodium bicarbonate, extract with DCM, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl,dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleumether to giveN-[3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxy-2-methyl-propyl]-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine(150 mg, 59%) as a light-yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)453.0/455.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 2053-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]-2-methyl-propan-1-ol

DissolveN-[3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxy-2-methyl-propyl]-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine(150 mg, 0.268 mmol) in THF (2 mL) and add 6M aqueous HCl (2 mL). Stirat ambient temperature for 1 hr. Concentrate under vacuum and purify byprep-HPLC to give3-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]-2-methyl-propan-1-ol(61.0 mg, 66%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 339.3/341.2(M+H).

Intermediate 506 6, 7-Dichloro-4-(oxetan-3-yloxy)-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indole

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-ol (500 mg, 1.33 mmol),oxetan-3-ol (210 mg, 2.69 mmol), Ph₃P (893 mg, 3.34 mmol) in toluene (5mL). Purge with N₂ and add DIAD (0.42 mL, 2.0 mmol). Stir at 110° C. for16-18 hrs. Dilute with EtOAc, and wash with water. Extract the aqueouslayer with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc inpetroleum ether to give6,7-dichloro-4-(oxetan-3-yloxy)-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indole (940 mg, 99+%)as a white solid.

Intermediate 507 6,7-Dichloro-4-(oxetan-3-yloxy)-1H-indole

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-4-(oxetan-3-yloxy)-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indole (940mg, 1.82 mmol) in THF (5 mL). Add TBAF (6 mL, 1.0M in THF) and stir atambient temperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with saturatedaqueous NH₄Cl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give6,7-dichloro-4-(oxetan-3-yloxy)-1H-indole (677 mg, 99+%) as apale-yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): 258.0/260.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 508 6,7-Dichloro-3-iodo-4-(oxetan-3-yl oxy)-1H-indole

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-4-(oxetan-3-yloxy)-1H-indole (677 mg, 2.31 mmol)in DMF (5 mL). Add NIS (636 mg, 2.77 mmol) and stir at ambienttemperature for 1.5 hr. Dilute with saturated aqueous Na₂SO₃, filter theprecipitate and dry under vacuum to give6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-4-(oxetan-3-yloxy)-1H-indole (667 mg, 56%) as a pinksolid.

EXAMPLE 2066,7-Dichloro-4-(oxetan-3-yloxy)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole

Suspend 6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-4-(oxetan-3-yloxy)-1H-indole (600 mg, 1.17mmol), 1H-pyrazole-4-boronic acid (268 mg, 2.35 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (157mg, 0.236 mmol) and sodium carbonate (373 mg, 3.52 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane(4 mL) and water (1 mL). Purge with N₂ and heat at 90° C. for 1 hr.Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLC to give6,7-dichloro-4-(oxetan-3-yloxy)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole (22.35 mg,6%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 324.2/326.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 509Cis-tert-Butyl-[3-[6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-yl]oxycyclobutoxy]-dimethyl-silane

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-ol (350 mg, 0.934mmol), trans-3-[[(1,1-dimethylethyl)dimethylsilyl]oxy]cyclobutanol (390mg, 1.87 mmol), Ph₃P (625 mg, 2.34 mmol) in toluene (3 mL). Purge withN₂. Add DIAD (0.30 mL, 1.4 mmol) and stir at 110° C. for 16-18 hrs.Dilute with EtOAc, and wash with water. Extract the aqueous layer withEtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleumether to givecis-tert-butyl-[3-[6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-yl]oxycyclobutoxy]-dimethyl-silane(509 mg, 96%) as a white solid.

Intermediate 510 Cis-3-[(6, 7-Dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]cyclobutanol

Dissolvecis-tert-butyl-[3-[6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-yl]oxycyclobutoxy]-dimethyl-silane(500 mg, 0.694 mmol) in MeOH (3 mL) and water (3 mL). Add NaOH (282 mg,6.98 mmol), then stir at 60° C. for 3 days. Dilute with EtOAc, and washwith water. Extract the aqueous layer with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combinedorganic layers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate under vacuum to givecis-3-[(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]cyclobutanol (199 mg, 95%) as ayellow solid.

Intermediate 511 Cis-3-[(6,7-Dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]cyclobutanol

Dissolve cis-3-[(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]cyclobutanol (199 mg,0.658 mmol) in DMF (3 mL). Add NIS (183 mg, 0.797 mmol) and stir atambient temperature for 1.5 hr. Concentrate under vacuum, dilute withEtOAc, and wash with water. Extract the aqueous layer with EtOAc (3×).Wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry oversodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum to givecis-3-[(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]cyclobutanol (284 mg, 86%)as a brown oil.

Intermediate 512 Cis-3-[[6, 7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]cyclobutanol

Suspend cis-3-[(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]cyclobutanol (284mg, 0.571 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(335 mg, 1.14 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (76 mg, 0.11 mmol) and sodiumcarbonate (182 mg, 1.72 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) and water (1 mL).Purge with N₂ and heat at 90° C. for 2 hrs. Cool to ambient temperature,dilute with EtOAc, and wash with water. Extract the aqueous layer withEtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleumether to givecis-3-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]cyclobutanol(189 mg, 70%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 422.1/424.0(M+H).

EXAMPLE 207Cis-3-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]cyclobutanol

Suspendcis-3-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]cyclobutanol(189 mg, 0.398 mmol) in THF (2 mL). Add 6M aqueous HCl (4 mL) and stirat ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify byprep-HPLC to givecis-3-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]cyclobutanol(40.21 mg, 30%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 338.3/340.2(M+H).

Intermediate 513Cis-6,7-Dichloro-N-(3-fluorocyclobutyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine

Suspend4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole(200 mg, 0.334 mmol), cis-3-fluorocyclobutanamine hydrochloride (70 mg,0.54 mmol), t-BuONa (100 mg, 1.01 mmol), (t-Bu₃P)₂Pd (30 mg, 0.058 mmol)in 1,4-dioxane (5 mL). Purge with N₂ and heat to 100° C. for 16-18 hrs.Combine with another batch run at 0.50×scale for work up andpurification. Cool to ambient temperature and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleumether to givecis-6,7-dichloro-N-(3-fluorocyclobutyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine(120 mg, 44%) as a yellow gum. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 423.0/425.0(M+H).

EXAMPLE 208Cis-6,7-Dichloro-N-(3-fluorocyclobutyl)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine

Dissolvecis-6,7-dichloro-N-(3-fluorocyclobutyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine(120 mg, 0.218 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) and add TFA (2 mL). Stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLCto givecis-6,7-Dichloro-N-(3-fluorocyclobutyl)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine(36.66 mg, 50%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 339.3/341.3(M+H).

Intermediate 514 N-[3-[tert-Butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxycyclopentyl]-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol -4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine

Suspend4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole(3.5 g, 5.8 mmol), cis-3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxycyclopentanamine(2.3 g, 9.6 mmol), t-BuONa (1.75 g, 17.7 mmol) and (t-Bu₃P)₂Pd (500 mg,0.959 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (50 mL). Purge with N₂ and heat to 100° C.for 16-18 hrs. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc, wash withsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to giveN-[3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxycyclopentyl]-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine(1.0 g, 24%) as a yellow gum. Note: partial epimerization occurs underreaction conditions to give a mixture of cis and trans isomers. ES/MS(m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 549.3/551.1 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 209trans-3-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]cyclopentanol(racemic mixture)

DissolveN-[3-[tert-Butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxycyclopentyl]-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine(1.00 g, 1.40 mmol) in THF (10 mL) and add 6M aqueous HCl (20 mL). Stirat ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Neutralize with saturated aqueoussodium bicarbonate, extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.

Purify by prep-HPLC to givetrans-3-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]cyclopentanol(15.05 mg, 3%) as a yellow solid (racemic mixture, retention time=1.83min). ES/MS (m/z): 351.3/353.2 (M+H). Elute further to givecis-3-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]cyclopentanol(racemic mixture, retention time=1.98 min). Column: Welch Xtimate C18150×30 mm; Particle Size: 5 μm; Mobile Phase: A: formic acid in water,B: ACN; Gradient: 0 to 60% B in 14 minutes; Flow Rate: 30 ml/min.

EXAMPLE 210Cis-3-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]cyclopentanol,isomer 2

Isomer 2

Separate the enantiomers ofcis-3-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]cyclopentanol(from Example 209) by SFC to givecis-3-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]cyclopentanol,isomer 2 (167.97 mg, 34%, second eluting compound, retention time=2.77min) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 351.3/353.2 (M+H).Column: Chiralpak AD, 50×150 mm; Particle Size: 3 μm; Mobile Phase: A:CO₂, B: ethanol (0.05% DEA); Gradient: 5% to 40% B in 2.5 min, hold at40% B for 0.5 min, then 5% of B for 1 min; Flow Rate: 4 mL/min; Columntemperature: 35° C.

Intermediate 515tert-Butyl-[2-[5-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]isoxazol-3-yl]ethoxy]-dimethyl-silane

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-1-ethynyl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole (300mg, 0.750 mmol) in THF (6 mL). Add CuI (30 mg, 0.16 mmol), potassiumcarbonate (210 mg, 1.52 mmol). Purge with N₂. Add(1Z)-3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxy-N-hydroxy-propanimidoyl chloride(300 mg, 1.26 mmol) under N₂ atmosphere at 0° C. Stir at 75° C. for 6hrs. Dilute with water, extract with DCM (3×), wash the combined organiclayers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter,and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatographyeluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to givetert-butyl-[2-[5-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]isoxazol-3-yl]ethoxy]-dimethyl-silane(290 mg, 68%) as a colorless oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 561.0/563.0(M+H) and 476.9/478.9 (M+H-THP).

EXAMPLE 2112-[5-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]isoxazol-3-yl]ethanol

Suspendtert-butyl-[2-[5-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]isoxazol-3-yl]ethoxy]-dimethyl-silane(289 mg, 0.494 mmol) in THF (2 mL) and add 6M aqueous HCl (1 mL). Stirat ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify byprep-HPLC to give2-[5-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]isoxazol-3-yl]ethanol(56.0 mg, 31%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 363.2/365.2(M+H).

Intermediate 516 Ethyl2-[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]acetate

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-1-ethynyl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole (380mg, 1.03 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) and water (5 mL). Add copper (15 mg, 0.24mmol), cupric sulfate (35 mg, 0.22 mmol) and ethyl azidoacetate (210 mg,1.59 mmol). Purge with N₂ and stir at 110° C. for 0.5 hr. Dilute withwater, extract with EtOAc (3×), dry the combined organic layers overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to giveethyl2-[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]acetate(256 mg, 49%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 489.0/491.0(M+H).

Intermediate 517 Ethyl2-[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]acetate

Dissolve ethyl2-[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]acetate(220 mg, 0.418 mmol) in DCM (12 mL) and add TFA (6 mL). Stir at ambienttemperature for 3 hrs., and concentrate under vacuum to give ethyl2-[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]acetate(200 mg, 94%) as a brown solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 404.9/406.8(M+H).

EXAMPLE 2122-[4-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]aceticacid

Suspend ethyl2-[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]acetate(350 mg, 0.864 mmol) in water (5 mL) and THF (5 mL) and add LiOH (400mg, 9.06 mmol). Stir at ambient temperature for 5 hrs. Dilute with waterand acidify with 1M aqueous HCl to pH=4, extract with EtOAc (3×), dryover anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by prep-HPLC to give2-[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]aceticacid (34.0 mg, 10%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): 377.3/379.2 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 2132-[4-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]acetamide

Suspend2-[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]aceticacid (210 mg, 0.529 mmol), ammonium chloride (35 mg, 0.65 mmol) andDIPEA (210 mg, 1.62 mmol) in DMF (5 mL). Add HATU (250 mg, 0.644 mmol)and stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum andpurify by prep-HPLC to give2-[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]acetamide(25.2 mg, 12%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 376.3/378.3(M+H).

Intermediate 5182-[2-[4-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethyl]isoindoline-1,3-dione

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-1-ethynyl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole (200mg, 0.528 mmol) in DMF (3 mL) and water (3 mL). Add copper (8 mg, 0.13mmol), cupric sulfate (18 mg, 0.11 mmol) and2-(2-azidoethyl)isoindoline-1,3-dione (830 mg, 0.960 mmol, 25% purity).Purge with N₂ and stir at 110° C. for 0.5 hr. Dilute with water, extractwith EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give2-[2-[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethyl]isoindoline-1,3-dione(310 mg, 98%) as a yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 576.3/578.2(M+H).

Intermediate 5192-[4-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanamine

Dissolve2-[2-[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethyl]isoindoline-1,3-dione(300 mg, 0.500 mmol) in EtOH (6 mL) and add hydrazine hydrate (250 mg,6.24 mmol, 80% purity). Stir at 65° C. for 16 hrs. Filter andconcentrate the filtrate under vacuum to give2-[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanamine(280 mg, 88%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 446.0/447.9(M+H).

EXAMPLE 2142-[4-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanaminehydrochloride

Suspend2-[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanamine(280 mg, 0.439 mmol) in 4M HCl in MeOH (5 mL). Stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLCto give2-[4-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanaminehydrochloride (142 mg, 81%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)362.3/364.3 (M+H).

Intermediate 520 tert-ButylN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]-N-methyl-carbamate

Suspend4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole(500 mg, 0.834 mmol), 1-Boc-1-methylhydrazine (200 mg, 1.33 mmol),t-BuONa (250 mg, 2.52 mmol), (t-Bu₃P)₂Pd (70 mg, 0.13 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (10 mL). Purge with N₂ and heat to 100° C. for 16-18 hrs.Cool to ambient temperature and concentrate under vacuum. Purify byflash silica gel chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether togive tert-butylN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]-N-methyl-carbamate(100 mg, 24%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 480.4 (M+H,small peak), 424.3/426.3 (M+H-tBu), and 340.2/342.2 (M+H-tBu-THP).

EXAMPLE 2151-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]-2-methyl-hydrazinehydrochloride

Dissolve tert-butylN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]-N-methyl-carbamate(100 mg, 0.198 mmol) in 4M HCl in MeOH (3 mL). Stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Filter and wash the precipitate with MeOH to give1-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]-2-methyl-hydrazinehydrochloride (60.02 mg, 82%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z):(³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 296.3/298.1 (M+H).

Intermediate 521 tert-Butyl (2-(((6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)amino)-2-oxoethyl)carbamate

Dissolve[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methanamine(150 mg, 0.367 mmol), Boc-Gly-OH (50 mg, 0.29 mmol), DIPEA (0.22 mL, 1.2mmol) and HATU (320 mg, 0.824 mmol) in DMF (6 mL), then stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum, dilute with water,extract with EtOAc (3×), filter the combined organic layers, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give tert-butyl(2-(((6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)amino)-2-oxoethyl)carbamate(220 mg, 95%) as a light-yellow oil.

EXAMPLE 2162-Amino-N-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]acetamideformic acid salt

Dissolve tert-butyl(2-(((6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)amino)-2-oxoethyl)carbamate(220 mg, 0.295 mmol) in 4M HCl in MeOH (3 mL) and stir at 25° C. for 2hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLC to give2-amino-N-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]acetamideformic acid salt (61.5 mg, 62%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z):(³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 338.3/340.3 (M+H).

Intermediate 522 tert-ButylN-[2-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methylamino]-2-oxo-ethyl]-N-methyl-carbamate

Dissolve[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methanamine(150 mg, 0.369 mmol), Boc-Sar-OH (150 mg, 0.785 mmol), DIPEA (0.22 mL,1.2 mmol) and HATU (320 mg, 0.825 mmol) in DMF (6 mL), then stir atambient temperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum, dilute withwater, extract with EtOAc (3×), filter the combined organic layers, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give tert-butylN-[2-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methylamino]-2-oxo-ethyl]-N-methyl-carbamate(210 mg, 88%) as a light-yellow oil.

EXAMPLE 217 N-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]-2-(methylamino)acetamide formic acid salt

Suspend tert-butylN-[2-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methylamino]-2-oxo-ethyl]-N-methyl-carbamate(260 mg, 0.339 mmol) in 4M HCl in EtOAc (3 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLCto giveN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]-2-(methylamino)acetamideformic acid salt (58.62 mg, 49%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z):(³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 352.3/354.3 (M+H).

Intermediate 523 6-Chloro-7-fluoro-3-iodo-1H-indole

Dissolve 6-chloro-7-fluoro-1H-indole (CAS No. 259860-04-3) (1.00 g, 5.90mmol) in DMF (10 mL) and add NIS (1.37 g, 5.97 mmol). Stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueousNa₂SO₃ (2×) and saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-iodo-1H-indole (1.85 g, 96%) as a black solid. ES/MS(m/z): 296.1 (M+H).

Intermediate 5246-Chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole

Suspend 6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-iodo-1H-indole (1.85 g, 5.63 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(2.5 g, 8.8 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (380 mg, 0.577 mmol) and sodiumcarbonate (1.8 g, 17 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (24 mL) and water (6 mL).Purge with N₂ and stir at 90° C. for 2 hrs. Dilute with water, extractwith EtOAc (3×), wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc inpetroleum ether to give6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole (1.75g, 95%) as a brown solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 319.9/321.9 (M+H) and235.9/237.8 (M+H-THP).

Intermediate 5252-[6-Chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]ethynyl-triisopropyl-silane

Add 6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(1.20 g, 3.38 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (20 mL). Add(bromoethynyl)triisopropylsilane (4.60 g, 17 mmol), PEG-400 (500 mg),CuI (70 mg, 0.37 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (1.35 g, 4.14 mmol). Purge with N₂ andstir at 130° C. for 16 hrs. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc (3×),dry the combined organic layers over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter,and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatographyeluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give2-[6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]ethynyl-triisopropyl-silane(770 mg, 45%) as a yellow oil.

Intermediate 5266-Chloro-1-ethynyl-7-fluoro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole

Dissolve2-[6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]ethynyl-triisopropyl-silane(770 mg, 1.51 mmol) in THF (10 mL) and add TBAF (10 mL, 1.0M in THF).Stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with EtOAc, wash withsaturated aqueous NH₄Cl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give6-chloro-1-ethynyl-7-fluoro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole(490 mg, 93%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 344.0/345.8(M+H).

Intermediate 527tert-Butyl-[2-[4-[6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethoxy]-dimethyl-silane

Dissolve6-chloro-1-ethynyl-7-fluoro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole(190 mg, 0.525 mmol) in DMF (3 mL) and water (3 mL). Add copper (10 mg,0.16 mmol), cupric sulfate (20 mg, 0.13 mmol) and2-azidoethoxy-tert-butyl-dimethyl-silane (140 mg, 0.661 mmol). Purgewith N₂. Stir at 110° C. for 0.5 hr. Combine with another batch run at0.42×scale for work up and purification. Dilute with water, extract withEtOAc (3×), wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc inpetroleum ether to givetert-butyl-[2-[4-[6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethoxy]-dimethyl-silane(300 mg, 34%) as a brown oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 545.3/547.2 (M+H)and 461.2/463.1 (M+H-THP).

EXAMPLE 2182-[4-[6-Chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanol

Suspendtert-butyl-[2-[4-[6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethoxy]-dimethyl-silane(300 mg, 0.253 mmol) in 4M HCl in MeOH (10 mL). Stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLCto give2-[4-[6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethanol(85.6 mg, 97%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 347.3/349.3(M+H).

Intermediate 528 6-Chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine

Suspend tert-butylN-[6-chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]carbamate(550 mg, 1.14 mmol) in 4M HCl in MeOH (5 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 2.5 hrs. Filter and dry under vacuum to give6-chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine (290 mg, 91%, HCl salt) asa brown solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 233.0/235.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 219N-(6-Chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)-2,2-difluoroacetamide

Dissolve 6-chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-amine (140 mg, 0.499mmol, HCl salt), DIPEA (0.26 mL, 1.5 mmol) in DCM (3 mL). Adddifluoroacetic anhydride (270 mg, 1.50 mmol) at 0° C. Stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with DCM, wash with water and saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by reverse phase prep-HPLC to giveN-(6-chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)-2,2-difluoroacetamide(65.53 mg, 42%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 311.2/313.2(M+H).

Intermediate 5294-[tert-Butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxy-2-[6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-yl]oxy-cyclopentanol

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl) indol-4-ol (500 mg, 1.26 mmol)in ethanol (5 mL). Addtert-butyl-dimethyl-[[trans-6-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-3-yl]oxy]silane(1.02 g, 3.81 mmol, 80% purity) and potassium carbonate (350 mg, 2.53mmol), then stir at 100° C. for 16-18 hrs. Combine with another batchrun at 0.10×scale for work up and purification. Filter and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAcin petroleum ether to give 4-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxy-2-[6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-yl]oxy-cyclopentanol (418mg, 42%) as a yellow oil. The material is a racemic mixture. ES/MS(m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 570.1/572.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 5304-[(6,7-Dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]cyclopentane-1,3-diol

Dissolve4-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxy-2-[6,7-dichloro-1-(p-tolylsulfonyl)indol-4-yl]oxy-cyclopentanol(418 mg, 0.586 mmol) in THF (2 mL) and add TBAF (4 mL, 1.0M in THF),then stir at ambient temperature for 2 days. Quench with saturatedaqueous NH₄Cl, stir at ambient temperature for 15 minutes, dilute withwater, separate layers, extract aqueous layer with EtOAc (3×), drycombined organic layers over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith MeOH in DCM to give4-[(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]cyclopentane-1,3-diol (384 mg, 99+%)as a yellow oil. The material is a racemic mixture. ES/MS (m/z):(³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 301.9/303.9 (M+H).

Intermediate 5314-[(6,7-Dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]cyclopentane-1,3-diol

Dissolve 4-[(6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]cyclopentane-1,3-diol (354mg, 1.13 mmol) in DMF (3 mL). Add NIS (310 mg, 1.35 mmol) and stir atambient temperature for 1.5 hr. Quench with saturated aqueous Na₂SO₃ anddilute with EtOAc. Wash with water and extract the aqueous layer withEtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum to give4-[(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]cyclopentane-1,3-diol (235 mg,37%) as a dark red oil. The material is a racemic mixture.

Intermediate 532 4-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]cyclopentane-1,3-diol

Suspend 4-[(6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy]cyclopentane-1,3-diol(235 mg, 0.412 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(250 mg, 0.854 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (57 mg, 0.086 mmol) and sodiumcarbonate (136 mg, 1.28 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) and water (1 mL).Purge with N₂ and heat at 90° C. for 2 hrs. Cool to ambient temperatureand concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatographyeluting with MeOH in DCM to give4-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]cyclopentane-1,3-diol(263 mg, 99+%) as a black solid. The material is a racemic mixture.ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 452.0/454.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 2204-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]cyclopentane-1,3-diol(racemic mixture)

Suspend4-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]cyclopentane-1,3-diol(263 mg, 0.483 mmol) in THF (3 mL). Add 6M aqueous HCl (6 mL) and stirat ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify byprep-HPLC to give4-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]cyclopentane-1,3-diol(50.91 mg, 29%) as a white solid. The material is a racemic mixture.ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 368.3/370.3 (M+H).

Intermediate 533 1-(Benzenesulfonyl)-4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indole

Dissolve 4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1H-indole (20.0 g, 75.5 mmol) in THF (380mL). Add NaHMDS (76 mL, 76 mmol, 1.0M in THF) at 0° C. Stir at 0° C. for15 min. Add benzenesulfonyl chloride (10 mL, 76.6 mmol) dropwise at 0°C. Then stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Quench with saturatedaqueous sodium bicarbonate and water, extract with EtOAc, wash with 1:1water/saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate and then with saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by trituration with petroleum ether/EtOAc (5/1)followed by filtration, washing with methanol and petroleum ether, anddrying to give 1-(benzenesulfonyl)-4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indole (22.3 g,69%) as an off-white solid. ES/MS (m/z): 402.2/404.2/406.2 (M−H).

Intermediate 534 1-(Benzenesulfonyl)-4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indole-2-carbaldehyde

Dissolve 1-(benzenesulfonyl)-4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indole (20.0 g, 46.9mmol) in THF (420 mL). Add freshly prepared LDA (116 mL, 59.2 mmol,0.51M in THF) dropwise at −70° C. Stir at −70° C. for 30 min. Add DMF (6mL, 77.6 mmol) dropwise at -70° C. and stir for 45 min. Quench withsaturated aqueous NH₄Cl and water, extract with EtOAc, wash withsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by trituration with MeOH to give1-(benzenesulfonyl)-4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indole-2-carbaldehyde (13 g,61%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): 431.4/433.6/435.4 (M+H) and448.6/450.6/452.6 (M+NH₄).

Intermediate 535(2E)-1-(Benzenesulfonyl)-4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indole-2-carbaldehydeoxime

Dissolve 1-(benzenesulfonyl)-4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indole-2-carbaldehyde(13.0 g, 28.5 mmol) in ethanol (300 mL) and water (100 mL). Addhydroxylamine hydrochloride (3.10 g, 44.6 mmol) and sodium carbonate(3.55 g, 33.5 mmol). Stir at 60° C. for 16-18 hrs. Dilute with water,extract with EtOAc (2×), wash the combined organic layers with saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum to give(2E)-1-(benzenesulfonyl)-4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indole-2-carbaldehydeoxime (15.6 g, 82%) as a light-yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z):446.8/448.8/450.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 536 tert-ButylN-[(4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl]carbamate

Dissolve(2E)-1-(benzenesulfonyl)-4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indole-2-carbaldehydeoxime (15.6 g, 25.4 mmol), NiCl₂ (3.30 g, 25.5 mmol) and Boc₂O (20.0 mL,90.7 mmol) in MeOH (250 mL). Add sodium borohydride (5.77 g, 153 mmol)in small portions at 0° C. Stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Dilutewith water, extract with EtOAc (2×), dry the combined organic layersover anhydrous magnesium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleumether to give tert-butylN-[(4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl]carbamate (7.00 g, 63%) asa yellow solid.

Intermediate 537 tert-ButylN-[[4-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]carbamate

Suspend tert-butylN-[(4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl]carbamate (550 mg, 1.26mmol), tert-butyl carbamate (250 mg, 2.13 mmol), Xantphos-Pd-G₂ (140 mg,0.141 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (910 mg, 2.79 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (50 mL). Purgewith N₂ then stir at 100° C. for 16-18 hrs. Cool to ambient temperatureand concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatographyeluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give tert-butylN-[[4-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]carbamate(250 mg, 39%) as a yellow oil.

Intermediate 538 tert-ButylN-[[3-bromo-4-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]carbamate

Dissolve tert-butylN-[[4-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]carbamate(2.91 g, 5.75 mmol) in DMF (30 mL) and add NBS (1.25 g, 7.02 mmol) at 0°C. Stir at 0° C. for 1.5 hr. Quench with saturated aqueous Na₂SO₃,extract with EtOAc (2×), wash the combined organic layers with saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAcin petroleum ether to give tert-butylN-[[3-bromo-4-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]carbamate(1.30 g, 42%) as a light-yellow solid.

Intermediate 539 tert-ButylN-[[4-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]carbamate

Suspend tert-butylN-[[3-bromo-4-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]carbamate(1.30 g, 2.30 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(1.01 g, 3.45 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (490 mg, 4.62 mmol) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (180 mg,0.234 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (16 mL) and water (4 mL). Purge with N₂ andstir at 90° C. for 16-18 hrs. Cool to ambient temperature andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give tert-butylN-[[4-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]carbamate(630 mg, 46%) as a light-yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)580.2/582.1 (M+H) and 602.2/604.2 (M+Na).

Intermediate 5402-(Aminomethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-aminedihydrochloride

Dissolve tert-butylN-[[4-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]carbamate(630 mg, 1.05 mmol) in 4M HCl in MeOH (8 mL). Stir at ambienttemperature for 1 hr. Concentrate under vacuum to give2-(aminomethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-aminedihydrochloride (400 mg, 82%) as a pink solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)296.0/297.6 (M+H) and (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 279.0/280.8 (M+H—NH₃).

EXAMPLE 221N-[[6,7-Dichloro-4-[(2-hydroxyacetyl)amino]-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]-2-hydroxy-acetamide

Dissolve2-(aminomethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-aminedihydrochloride (100 mg, 0.217 mmol), TEA (0.45 mL, 3.2 mmol) and DMAP(30 mg, 0.25 mmol) in DCM (5 mL). Add acetoxyacetyl chloride (0.25 mL,2.3 mmol) at 0° C. and stir at ambient temperature for 16-18 hrs.Combine with another batch run at 0.10×scale for work up andpurification. Quench with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate, extractwith DCM, wash sequentially with water and saturated aqueous NaCl, dryover anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Dissolve the residue in MeOH (3 mL) and add K₂CO₃ (300 mg, 2.17 mmol),then stir at ambient temperature for 1 hr. Dilute with water, extractwith EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC togive N-[[6,7-dichloro-4-[(2-hydroxyacetyl)amino]-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]-2-hydroxy-acetamide(44.65 mg, 44%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 412.0/414.0(M+H).

Intermediate 541[2-[[4-Amino-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methylamino]-2-oxo-ethyl]acetate

Dissolve2-(aminomethyl)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-aminehydrochloride (160 mg, 0.347 mmol) and TEA (0.73 mL, 5.20 mmol) in DCM(5 mL). Add acetoxyacetyl chloride (0.040 mL, 0.37 mmol) at 0° C., thenstir at ambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Quench with saturated aqueoussodium bicarbonate, extract with EtOAc (2×), wash the combined organiclayers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filter, and concentrate under vacuum to give[2-[[4-amino-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methylamino]-2-oxo-ethyl]acetate (120 mg, 58%) as a light-yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)395.9/398.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 222N-[[4-Acetamido-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]-2-hydroxy-acetamide

Dissolve[2-[[4-amino-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methylamino]-2-oxo-ethyl]acetate (110 mg, 0.183 mmol) and TEA (0.39 mL, 2.8 mmol) in DCM (3 mL).Add Ac₂O (0.18 mL, 1.9 mmol) at 0° C. and stir at ambient temperaturefor 16-18 hrs. Quench with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate, extractwith EtOAc (2×), wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Dissolve the residue in MeOH (3 mL) and add K₂CO₃ (255 mg, 1.84mmol), then stir at ambient temperature for 1 hr. Dilute with water,extract with EtOAc (2×), wash the combined organic layers with saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC to giveN-[[4-acetamido-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]-2-hydroxy-acetamide(23.14 mg, 31%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 396.0/397.9(M+H).

Intermediate 542[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methanaminehydrochloride

Dissolve[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methanamine(200 mg, 0.493 mmol) in MeOH (0.25 mL) and add 4M HCl in MeOH (4 mL).Stir at ambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum andpurify by trituration with CH₃CN to give[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methanaminehydrochloride (160 mg, 97%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)281.1/283.1 (M+H) and (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 264.1/266.0 (M+H—NH₃).

EXAMPLE 223N-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]-3-hydroxy-oxetane-3-carboxamide

Dissolve 3-hydroxyoxetane-3-carboxylic acid (CAS No. 1450997-88-2) (60mg, 0.49 mmol) and HATU (145 mg, 0.370 mmol) in DMF (3 mL). Add DIPEA(0.13 mL, 0.74 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 30 min. Add[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methanaminehydrochloride (80 mg, 0.24 mmol) and stir at 60° C. for 2 days. Dilutewith water, extract with EtOAc, wash the organic layer with water (5×)and saturated aqueous NaCl (2×), dry over sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC to giveN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]-3-hydroxy-oxetane-3-carboxamide(17.37 mg, 18%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): 381.3/383.2 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 224N-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]oxetane-3-carboxamide

Dissolve oxetane-3-carboxylic acid (CAS No. 114012-41-8) (50 mg, 0.49mmol) and HATU (145 mg, 0.370 mmol) in DMF (2 mL). Add DIPEA (0.3 mL, 2mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 15 min. Add[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methanaminehydrochloride (80 mg, 0.24 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for16-18 hrs. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc, wash the organic layerwith water (5×) and saturated aqueous NaCl (2×), dry over sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC togiveN-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]methyl]oxetane-3-carboxamide(47.96 mg, 55%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 365.3/367.3(M+H).

Intermediate 543 Methyl 2-(4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)acetate

Dissolve 4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1H-indole (3.00 g, 10.2 mmol), methylbromoacetate (1.9 g, 12 mmol), Pd(PhCN)₂Cl₂ (820 mg, 2.03 mmol),norborn-2-ene (3.9 g, 41 mmol) and NaHCO₃ (3.4 g, 40 mmol) in water(0.28 mL) and DMF (30 mL). Purge with N₂ and heat to 70° C. for 16-18hrs. Cool to ambient temperature, dilute with EtOAc, wash with water andsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAcin petroleum ether to give methyl2-(4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)acetate (2.4 g, 63%) as a yellowsolid. ES/MS (m/z): 336.0/337.9/339.9 (M+H).

Intermediate 544 2-(4-Bromo-6,7-dichloro-indolin-2-yl)ethanol

Dissolve methyl 2-(4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1H-indol-2-yl)acetate (2.40 g,6.40 mmol) in DCM (40 mL). Add DIBAL-H (26 mL, 26.0 mmol, 1M in toluene)dropwise at −65° C. Stir at 0° C. for 1.5 hr. Dilute with DCM, quenchwith water (2.6 mL) and 5N aqueous NaOH (2.6 mL) at 0° C. Add water (7.6mL) and stir for 15 min, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify byflash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether togive 2-(4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indolin-2-yl)ethanol (1.50 g, 56%) as abrown solid. ES/MS (m/z): 310.0/312.0/314.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 545 4-Bromo-6, 7-dichloro-2-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yloxyethyl)-1H-indole

Dissolve 2-(4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indolin-2-yl)ethanol (1.5 g, 3.6 mmol)and dihydropyran (0.45 mL, 4.9 mmol) in THF (15 mL). Add MeSO₃H (0.020mL, 0.30 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Dilutewith water and saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate and extract withEtOAc (2×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueous NaCl(2×), dry over sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleumether to give 4-bromo-6, 7-dichloro-2-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yloxyethyl)-1H-indole (1.5 g, 79%) as a yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z):392.0/394.0/395.9 (M+H).

Intermediate 546 tert-ButylN-[6,7-dichloro-2-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yloxyethyl)-1H-indol-4-yl]carbamate

Dissolve4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yloxyethyl)-1H-indole (2.35g, 4.48 mmol), tert-butyl carbamate (860 mg, 7.19 mmol), XantPhos-Pd-G₂(445 mg, 0.448 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (4.38 g, 13.4 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (50mL). Purge with N₂ and stir at 100° C. for 16-18 hrs. Dilute with water,extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give tert-butylN-[6,7-dichloro-2-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yl oxy ethyl)-1H-indol-4-yl]carbamate (1.9 g, 87%) as a yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)429.2/431.1 (M+H) and 373.1/375.0 (M+H-tBu).

Intermediate 547 tert-ButylN-[6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-2-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yloxyethyl)-1H-indol-4-yl]carbamate

Dissolve tert-butylN-[6,7-dichloro-2-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yloxyethyl)-1H-indol-4-yl]carbamate(1.90 g, 3.90 mmol) in DMF (15 mL). Add NIS (980 mg, 4.27 mmol) at 0° C.Stir at ambient temperature for 1 hr. Dilute with EtOAc, wash with water(2×) and saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give tert-butylN-[6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-2-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yloxyethyl)-1H-indol-4-yl]carbamate(1.9 g, 83%) as a yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 555.0/557.1(M+H).

Intermediate 548 tert-ButylN-[6,7-dichloro-2-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yloxyethyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]carbamate

Dissolve tert-butylN-[6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-2-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yloxyethyl)-1H-indol-4-yl]carbamate(1.9 g, 3.3 mmol),1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazole(1.4 g, 5.0 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (440 mg, 0.662 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (1.2 g,11. mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (20 mL) and water (5 mL). Purge with N₂ andheat to 90° C. for 16-18 hrs. Cool to ambient temperature andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give tert-butylN-[6,7-dichloro-2-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yloxyethyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]carbamate(1.5 g, 76%) as a yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 579.2/581.2(M+H).

Intermediate 5492-[4-Amino-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]ethanol

Dissolve tert-butyl N-[6, 7-dichloro-2-(2-tetrahydropyran-2-yloxyethyl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]carbamate(750 mg, 1.23 mmol) in THF (4 mL). Add 6N aqueous HCl (8 mL). Stir atambient temperature for 3 hrs. Filter and dry the precipitate undervacuum to give2-[4-amino-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]ethanol (300mg, 61%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 310.8/312.8 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 225N-[6,7-Dichloro-2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]-2,2-difluoro-acetamide

Dissolve2-[4-amino-6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]ethanol (150mg, 0.376 mmol), DIPEA (0.55 mL, 3.2 mmol) and DMAP (10 mg, 0.081 mmol)in DCM (3 mL). Add difluoroacetic anhydride (540 mg, 3.01 mmol) at 0° C.and stir at ambient temperature for 4 hrs. Dilute with water andsaturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate and extract with DCM (2×). Wash thecombined organic layers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Dissolve the residue inMeOH (3 mL) and add K₂CO₃ (520 mg, 3.76 mmol) at 0° C. Stir at ambienttemperature for 16-18 hrs. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc (2×),wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC to giveN-[6,7-dichloro-2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]-2,2-difluoro-acetamide(42.14 mg, 29%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 389.2/391.2(M+H).

Intermediate 5502-[6-Chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]ethynyl-triisopropyl-silane

Dissolve 6-chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole (500mg, 1.59 mmol, prepared via the same route as6-chloro-7-fluoro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole;Intermediate 524) in 1,4-dioxane (15 mL). Add(bromoethynyl)triisopropylsilane (2.14 g, 1.59 mmol), PEG-400 (150 mg),CuI (30 mg, 0.16 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (620 mg, 1.90 mmol). Purge with N₂ andstir at 130° C. for 16 hrs. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc (3×),dry the combined organic layers over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter,and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatographyeluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give2-[6-chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]ethynyl-triisopropyl-silane(250 mg, 32%) as a yellow oil.

Intermediate 5516-Chloro-1-ethynyl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole

Dissolve2-[6-chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]ethynyl-triisopropyl-silane(250 mg, 0.508 mmol) in THF (10 mL) and add TBAF (5 mL, 1.0M in THF).Stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Combine with another batch run at0.96×scale for work up and purification. Dilute with EtOAc, wash withsaturated aqueous NH₄Cl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give6-chloro-1-ethynyl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole (290 mg,85%) as a yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 325.9/327.9 (M+H).

Intermediate 5526-Chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1-(1H-triazol-4-yl)indole

Dissolve 6-chloro-1-ethynyl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole(250 mg, 0.729 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) and MeOH (5 mL). Add TMSN₃ (110 mg,0.955 mmol) and CuI (15 mg, 0.079 mmol). Purge with N₂ and stir at 100°C. for 6 hrs. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc (3×), dry thecombined organic layers over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give6-chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1-(1H-triazol-4-yl)indole(168 mg, 56%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 368.9/370.8(M+H).

EXAMPLE 226 6-Chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1-(1H-triazol-4-yl)indole

Suspend6-chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1-(1H-triazol-4-yl)indole(168 mg, 0.410 mmol) in 4M HCl in MeOH (5 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by reversephase prep-HPLC and then SFC to give6-chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1-(1H-triazol-4-yl)indole (41.0 mg, 34%) asa white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 285.3/287.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 553 Ethyl2-[4-[6-chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]acetate

Dissolve 6-chloro-1-ethynyl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole(640 mg, 1.96 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) and H₂O (10 mL). Add copper (25 mg,0.39 mmol), cupric sulfate (63 mg, 0.39 mmol) and ethyl azidoacetate(310 mg, 2.35 mmol). Purge with N₂. Stir at 110° C. for 0.5 hr. Dilutewith water, extract with EtOAc (3×), dry the combined organic layersover anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleumether to give ethyl2-[4-[6-chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]acetate(290 mg, 16%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 455.2/457.1(M+H).

Intermediate 554 Methyl2-[4-[6-chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]acetate

Dissolve ethyl2-[4-[6-chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]acetate(290 mg, 0.574 mmol) in 4M HCl in MeOH (5 mL) at ambient temperature.Stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum to givemethyl 2-[4-[6-chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]acetate(250 mg, 93%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 357.1/359.0(M+H).

Intermediate 5552-[4-[6-Chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]acetic acid

Dissolve methyl2-[4-[6-chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]acetate (250mg, 0.533 mmol) in THF (5 mL) and H₂O (3 mL). Add sodium hydroxide (100mg, 2.50 mmol). Stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Dilute withwater, adjust to pH=1 with 2N aqueous HCl, extract with EtOAc, wash withsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and concentrate togive 2-[4-[6-chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]aceticacid (171 mg, 84%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)343.1/345.1 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 2272-[4-[6-Chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]acetamide

Dissolve2-[4-[6-chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]acetic acid(171 mg, 0.499 mmol), ammonium chloride (30 mg, 0.57 mmol), DIPEA (190mg, 1.47 mmol) and HATU (220 mg, 0.567 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) at ambienttemperature. Stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Dilute with water,extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over withanhydrous Na₂SO₄ and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with MeOH in DCM, then further purify byprep-HPLC to give2-[4-[6-chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]acetamide(27.45 mg, 16%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 342.0/344.0(M+H).

Intermediate 5562-[2-[4-[6-Chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl) indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethyl] isoindoline-1,3-dione

Dissolve 6-chloro-1-ethynyl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole(538 mg, 1.65 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) and H₂O (10 mL). Add copper (21 mg,0.33 mmol), cupric sulfate (52 mg, 0.33 mmol) and2-(2-azidoethyl)isoindoline-1,3-dione (1.74 g, 7.25 mmol, 90% purity).Purge with N₂. Stir at 110° C. for 0.5 hr. Dilute with water, extractwith EtOAc (3×), dry the combined organic layers over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give2-[2-[4-[6-chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl) indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethyl] isoindoline-1,3-dione (634 mg, 50%) as a whitesolid.

Intermediate 557 2-[4-[6-Chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl] triazol-1-yl] ethanamine

Dissolve 2-[2-[4-[6-chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl] triazol-1-yl]ethyl] isoindoline-1,3-dione (620 mg, 1.03mmol) in ethanol (5 mL) and add hydrazine hydrate (250 mg, 3.09 mmol,43% purity). Stir at 95° C. for 5 hrs. Filter and concentrate thefiltrate under vacuum. Dilute with water and collect the solids byvacuum filtration. Wash with water and dry to give2-[4-[6-chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl) indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl] ethanamine (600 mg, 55%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z):(³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 412.1/414.1 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 228 2-[4-[6-Chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl) indol-1-yl] triazol-1-yl]ethanamine formic acid salt

Dissolve 2-[4-[6-chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl] triazol-1-yl] ethanamine (600 mg, 1.02 mmol, 70% purity) in4M HCl in MeOH (8 mL). Stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs.Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLC to give2-[4-[6-chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl) indol-1-yl] triazol-1-yl] ethanamineformic acid salt (78.24 mg, 20%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z):(³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 328.1/330.1 (M+H).

Intermediate 558tert-Butyl-[2-[4-[6-chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethoxy]-dimethyl-silane

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(320 mg, 0.904 mmol),2-(4-bromotriazol-1-yl)ethoxy-tert-butyl-dimethyl-silane (590 mg, 1.83mmol), K₃PO₄ (₃95 mg, 1.82 mmol), DMEDA (81 mg, 0.92 mmol) and CuI (123mg, 0.646 mmol) in toluene (5 mL). Purge with N₂ and stir at 110° C. for16-18 hrs. Cool to ambient temperature, dilute with water, extract withEtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to givetert-butyl-[2-[4-[6-chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethoxy]-dimethyl-silane(240 mg, 20%) as a light-yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)527.2/529.2 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 229 2-[4-[6-Chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-2-yl]ethanol

Dissolvetert-butyl-[2-[4-[6-chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-1-yl]ethoxy]-dimethyl-silane (240 mg, 0.112 mmol, 51%purity) in THF (2 mL) and add 6M aqueous HCl (2 mL). Stir at ambienttemperature for 1 hr. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by prep-HPLC,then SFC separation and further purify by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=10/1) togive 2-[4-[6-chloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]triazol-2-yl]ethanol(15.67 mg, 26%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 329.3/331.3(M+H).

Intermediate 5596-Chloro-1-(2-methyltriazol-4-yl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole

Dissolve6-chloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1-(1H-triazol-4-yl)indole(220 mg, 0.537 mmol) in DMF (4 mL). Add potassium carbonate (150 mg,1.09 mmol) and MeI (170 μL, 2.73 mmol). Stir at ambient temperature for2 hrs. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc (3×), wash with saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAcin petroleum ether to give6-chloro-1-(2-methyltriazol-4-yl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole(60 mg, 26%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 299.0/300.9(M+H) and 383.0/384.9 (M+H-THP).

EXAMPLE 230 6-Chloro-1-(1-methyltriazol-4-yl)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indole

Suspend6-chloro-1-(2-methyltriazol-4-yl)-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indole(60 mg, 0.14 mmol) and add 4M HCl in MeOH (5 mL). Stir at ambienttemperature for 2 hrs. Combine with another batch run at 0.62×scale forwork up and purification. Concentrate under vacuum and purify byprep-HPLC to give6-chloro-1-(1-methyltriazol-4-yl)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)indole (27.6 mg,40%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 299.3/301.3 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 231N-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]thioacetamide

Add P₄S₁₀-pyridine complex (50 mg, 0.40 mmol) to a solution ofN-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]acetamide (100 mg,0.232 mmol) in ACN (3 mL) in a microwave vial. Heat the reaction to 110°C. under microwave irradiation for 1 hr. Add additional P₄S₁₀-pyridinecomplex (50 mg, 0.40 mmol) and heat to 110° C. under microwaveirradiation for 1 hr. Cool to ambient temperature and partiallyconcentrate under vacuum to remove most of the ACN. Filter andconcentrate the filtrate under vacuum to give a residue. Purify byreverse phase chromatography to giveN-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]thioacetamide (41 mg,39%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 325.0/327.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6):12.76 (br s, 1H), 11.88 (br d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 11.32 (br s, 1H), 7.70 (brs, 1H), 7.56 (br s, 1H), 7.46 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (s, 1H), 2.36 (s,3H).

Intermediate 560 (R,E)-N-[3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl) silyl]oxypropylidene]-2-methyl-propane-2-sulfinamide

Add titanium (IV) ethoxide (100 g, 0.416 mol) to3-[(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]-1-propanal (62 g, 0.319 mol) in THF(750 mL) with stirring, under N₂ and at ambient temperature. Add(R)-(+)-2-methyl-2-propanesulfinamide (22 g, 0.176 mol) and allow thereaction to continue stirring at ambient temperature. After 1.5 hrs.,carefully pour the reaction into a flask of vigorously stirred saturatedaqueous NaCl. Dilute with EtOAc and decant the organics from thebiphasic solution. Filter the remaining biphasic solution overdiatomaceous earth and transfer the filtrate to a separatory funnel.Separate the layers and extract the aqueous with EtOAc. Wash thecombined organics with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over MgSO₄, filterand concentrate under vacuum. Purify the material via flashchromatography eluting with EtOAc in hexanes to give(R,E)-N-[3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl) silyl]oxypropylidene]-2-methyl-propane-2-sulfinamide (66.2 g, 68%).

Intermediate 561(R)—N-[(1S)-1-[1-(Benzenesulfonyl)-4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indol-2-yl]-3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxy-propyl]-2-methyl-propane-2-sulfinamide

Add LDA (2.0M in THF/heptane/ethylbenzene, 100 mL, 0.2 mol) slowly to1-(benzenesulfonyl)-4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indole (60 g, 0.148 mol) in THF(500 mL) with stirring, under nitrogen and at −78° C. After 40 min, add(R,E)-N-[3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl) silyl]oxypropylidene]-2-methyl-propane-2-sulfinamide (65 g, 0.22 mol) in THF(100 mL) slowly and allow the reaction to continue stirring with gradualwarming to −20° C. After 3-4 hrs., carefully pour the reaction intosaturated aqueous NH₄Cl and extract with EtOAc. Wash the combinedorganics with water and saturated aqueous NaCl. Dry the material overMgSO₄, filter and concentrate under vacuum. Remove unreacted startingmaterial by trituration with diethyl ether and filtration. Concentratethe filtrate under vacuum. Purify the material by flash chromatographyeluting with EtOAc in hexanes to give(R)—N-[(1S)-1-[1-(benzenesulfonyl)-4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indol-2-yl]-3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxy-propyl]-2-methyl-propane-2-sulfinamide(77.3 g, 75%). ES/MS m/z: 695.8/697.6 (M+H).

Intermediate 562(R)—N—((S)-8-Bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide

Add TBAF (1.0M in THF, 1.85 mL, 1.85 mmol) to(R)—N-[(1S)-1-[1-(benzenesulfonyl)-4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indol-2-yl]-3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxy-propyl]-2-methyl-propane-2-sulfinamide(2.15 g, 3.1 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (15 mL) with stirring, under nitrogenand at 0° C. Allow the slurry to stir at 0° C. for 30 min. Add Cs₂CO₃(1.1 g, 3.4 mmol) and tetrabutylammonium bromide (0.05 g, 0.15 mmol) tothe cold reaction. Heat the reaction to 80° C. for 16-18 hrs. After 18hrs., cool the reaction to ambient temperature, pour into saturatedaqueous NH₄Cl and extract with EtOAc. Wash the combined organics withsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over MgSO₄, filter and concentrate undervacuum. Purify the residue via flash chromatography eluting with EtOAcin hexanes to give(R)—N—((S)-8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide(647 mg, 49%). ES/MS (m/z): 422.6/424.6 (M−H). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6): 7.50(s, 1H), 6.29 (d, 1H), 5.93 (d, 1H), 4.98-4.92 (m, 1H), 4.66-4.60 (m,1H), 4.41 (dt, 1H), 2.95-2.88 (m, 1H), 2.52-2.58 (m, 1H), 1.16 (s, 9H).

Intermediate 563(S)-8-Bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-aminehydrochloride

Add HCl (4M) in dioxane (1.3 mL, 5.2 mmol) to(R)—N—((S)-8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide(222 mg, 0.52 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) and MeOH (1 mL) with stirring,under nitrogen and at ambient temperature. After 1 hr., concentrate thereaction under vacuum to give(S)-8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-aminehydrochloride (191 mg, 99+%). ES/MS (m/z): 320.6/322.6 (M+H).

Intermediate 564(S)—N-(8-Bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide

Add acetyl chloride (100 μL, 1.36 mmol) to(S)-8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-aminehydrochloride (405 mg, 1.13 mmol) and TEA (475 μL, 3.4 mmol) in THF (6mL) with stirring, under nitrogen and at ambient temperature. After 45min, pour the reaction into water and extract with EtOAc. Wash thecombined organics with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over MgSO₄, filterand concentrate under vacuum. Triturate the material using hexanes inEt₂O and collect the resulting solid via filtration. Vacuum dry to give(S)—N-(8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(361 mg, 88%). ES/MS (m/z): 362.6/364.6 (M+H).

Intermediate 565(S)—N-(5,6-Dichloro-8-hydroxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide

Add NaOtBu (250 mg, 2.6 mmol) and water (2 mL) to(S)—N-(8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(360 mg, 1.0 mmol) and tBuBrettPhosG3 (90 mg, 0.1 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane(5 mL) with stirring and at ambient temperature. Heat the reaction to65° C. for 3 hrs. Cool the reaction to ambient temperature, pour intosaturated aqueous NH₄Cl and extract with EtOAc. Wash the combinedorganics with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over MgSO₄, filter andconcentrate under vacuum to give(S)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-hydroxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(330 mg, used without further purification). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)298.8/300.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 566(S)—N-(5,6-Dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide

Add bromoacetonitrile (105 μL, 1.5 mmol) to(S)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-hydroxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(300 mg, 1.0 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (350 mg, 2.5 mmol) in DMF (6 mL) withstirring, under nitrogen and at ambient temperature. After 2 hr, pourthe reaction into water and extract with EtOAc. Wash the combinedorganics with water and saturated aqueous NaCl. Dry the material overMgSO₄, filter and concentrate under vacuum. Triturate the residue usinghexanes in Et₂O and collect the resulting solid via filtration. Vacuumdry to give(S)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(292 mg, 86%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 337.8/339.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 567(S)—N-(5,6-Dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide

Add N-iodosuccinimide (220 mg, 0.96 mmol) to(S)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(292 mg, 0.86 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) with stirring, under nitrogen and atambient temperature. After 2 hrs., pour the reaction into saturatedaqueous Na₂S₂O₃ and extract with EtOAc. Wash the combined organics withwater and saturated aqueous NaCl. Dry the material over MgSO₄, filterand concentrate under vacuum. Triturate the product from Et₂O/Hex andcollect the resulting solid via filtration. Vacuum dry to give(S)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(262 mg, 65%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 463.6/465.6 (M+H).

Intermediate 568 N-((1 S)-5,6-Dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide

Add K₂CO₃ (150 mg, 1.1 mmol), CH₃CN (5 mL) and water (1.3 mL) totri-tert-butylphosphonium tetrafluoroborate (20 mg, 0.067 mmol) andcrotylpalladium chloride dimer (10 mg, 0.025 mmol) with stirring, underN₂ and at ambient temperature. After 30 min, add the mixture to amicrowave vial containing(S)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(250 mg, 0.540 mmol) and1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(310 mg, 0.22 mmol). Degas the reaction with a stream of N₂ whilestirring. Cap the reaction and heat to 100° C. under microwaveirradiation for 1 hr. Cool the reaction to ambient temperature, pourinto water and extract with EtOAc. Wash the combined organics withsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over MgSO₄, filter and concentrate undervacuum. Purify via flash chromatography eluting with DCM in EtOAc andMeOH to giveN-((1S)-5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(100 mg, 38%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 487.8/489.8 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 232(S)—N-(5,6-Dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide

Add TFA (150 μL) toN-((1S)-5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(100 mg, 0.2 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) with stirring, under N₂ and at ambienttemperature. Add additional TFA (150 μL) over 1 hr. intervals until thereaction is complete. Concentrate the reaction via a stream of N₂. Takeup the residue in EtOAc and pour into saturated aqueous NaHCO₃. Separatethe layers and extract the aqueous with EtOAc. Combine the organics, dryover MgSO₄, filter and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by reverse phasechromatography to give(S)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(57 mg, 69%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 403.8/405.8 (M+H). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6): 12.79 (br s, 1H), 8.46 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.74-7.72 (m, 2H),6.98 (s, 1H), 5.42 (td, J=8.0, 3.2 Hz, 1H), 5.28 (s, 2H), 4.59-4.51 (m,2H), 2.89-2.79 (m, 1H), 2.34-2.28 (m, 1H), 1.78 (s, 3H).

Intermediate 569(S)—N-(5,6-Dichloro-8-ethoxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide

Add iodoethane (70 μL, 0.87 mmol) to(S)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(168 mg, 0.56 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (195 mg, 1.41 mmol) in DMF (3 mL) withstirring, under N₂ and at ambient temperature. Add additional EtI andK₂CO₃ in 1 hr. intervals until the reaction is complete. Pour thereaction into water and extract with EtOAc. Wash the combined organicswith water and saturated aqueous NaCl. Dry the material over MgSO₄,filter and concentrate under vacuum. Triturate the material from hexanesin Et₂O and the collect the resulting solid via filtration. Vacuum dryto give(S)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(140 mg, 76%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 326.8/328.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 570(S)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide

Prepare according to the procedure for(S)—N-(5,6-Dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamideusing(S)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(142 mg, 0.427 mmol) to give(S)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(132 mg, 68%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 450.6/452.6 (M−H).

Intermediate 571 N-((1 S)-5,6-Dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide

Prepare according to the procedure forN-((1S)-5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamideusing(S)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(130 mg, 0.286 mmol) to giveN-((1S)-5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(76 mg, 55%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 476.8/478.8 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 233(S)—N-(5,6-Dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide

Add HCl (4.0M) in dioxane (400 μL, 1.6 mmol) toN-((1S)-5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(75 mg, 0.157 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (2 mL) and MeOH (600 μL) withstirring, under N₂ and at ambient temperature. Add additional HCl (400μL) over 1 hr intervals until the reaction is complete. Carefully pourthe reaction into saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ and extract with EtOAc (3×).Dry the combined organics over MgSO₄, filter and concentrate undervacuum. Triturate the material using Et₂O and collect the resultingsolid via filtration. Dry under vacuum to give(S)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(45 mg, 73%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 392.8/394.8 (M+H). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6): 12.67 (s, 1H), 8.45 (d, 1H), 7.74-7.60 (m, 2H), 6.72 (s, 1H),5.41 (td, J=8.0, 3.1 Hz, 1H), 4.58-4.49 (m, 2H), 4.15-4.09 (m, 2H),2.87-2.78 (m, 1H), 2.30-2.22 (m, 1H), 1.78 (s, 3H), 1.38-1.33 (t, J=7.0Hz, 3H).

Intermediate 572 (S,E)-N-[3-[tert-Butyl(dimethyl) silyl]oxypropylidene]-2-methyl-propane-2-sulfinamide

Prepare according to the procedure for (R,E)-N-[3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl] oxypropylidene]-2-methyl-propane-2-sulfinamide using(S)-(−)-2-methyl-2-propanesulfinamide (5 g, 25.75 mol) to give(S,E)-N-[3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl) silyl]oxypropylidene]-2-methyl-propane-2-sulfinamide (6.27 g, 79%). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6): 7.96 (t, 1H), 3.94-3.90 (m, 2H), 2.73-2.66 (m, 2H), 1.11 (s,9H), 0.85 (s, 9H), 0.04 (s, 6H).

Intermediate 573 (S)—N—((R)-1-(4-Bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-(phenylsulfonyl)-1H-indol-2-yl)-3-((tert-butyl dimethylsilyl)oxy)propyl)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide

Prepare according to the procedure for(R)—N-[(1S)-1-[1-(benzenesulfonyl)-4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indol-2-yl]-3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxy-propyl]-2-methyl-propane-2-sulfinamideusing (S,E)-N-[3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl) silyl]oxypropylidene]-2-methyl-propane-2-sulfinamide (5 g, 12.3 mmol) to give(S)—N—((R)-1-(4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-(phenylsulfonyl)-1H-indol-2-yl)-3-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)propyl)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide(4.8 g, 56%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 695.2/697.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 574(S)—N—((R)-8-Bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide

Prepare according to the procedure for(R)—N-[(3S)-5-bromo-7,8-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-3-yl]-2-methyl-propane-2-sulfinamideusing(S)—N—((R)-1-(4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-(phenylsulfonyl)-1H-indol-2-yl)-3-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)propyl)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide(4.8 g, 6.9 mmol) to give(S)—N—((R)-8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide(556 mg, 19%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 422.6/424.6 (M−H).

Intermediate 575 (R)-8-Bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-amine hydrochloride

Prepare according to the procedure for(S)-8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-aminehydrochloride using(S)—N4R)-8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide(555 mg, 1.31 mmol) to give(R)-8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-amine (446mg, 96%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 321.0/323.0 (M+H free base).

Intermediate 576(R)—N-(8-Bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide

Prepare according to the procedure for(S)—N-(8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamideusing(R)-8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-amine (445mg, 1.25 mmol) to give(R)—N-(8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(401 mg, 91%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 362.7/364.6 (M+H).

Intermediate 577(R)—N-(5,6-Dichloro-8-hydroxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide

Prepare according to the procedure for(S)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-hydroxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamideusing(R)—N-(8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(410 mg, 1.13 mmol) to give(R)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-hydroxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(351 mg, used without further purification). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)298.8/300.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 578(R)—N-(5,6-Dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide

Prepare according to the procedure for(S)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamideusing(R)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-hydroxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(335 mg, 1.12 mmol) to give(R)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(274 mg, 72%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 337.8/339.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 579(R)—N-(5,6-Dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide

Prepare according to the procedure forN-[(3S)-7,8-dichloro-5-(cyanomethoxy)-4-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-3-yl]acetamideusing(R)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(270 mg, 0.8 mmol) to give(R)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(251 mg, 68%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 463.6/465.6 (M+H).

Intermediate 580 N-((1R)-5,6-Dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide

Prepare according to the procedure forN-((1S)-5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamideusing(R)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(260 mg, 0.56 mmol) to giveN-((1R)-5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(151 mg, 55%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 487.8/489.8 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 234(R)—N-(5,6-Dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide

Add TFA (250 μL) toN-((1R)-5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(151 mg, 0.31 mmol) in DCM (3 mL) with stirring, under N₂ and at ambienttemperature. Add additional TFA (250 μL) over 1 hr., intervals until thereaction is complete. Concentrate the reaction via a stream of N₂ gas.Take up the residue in EtOAc and pour into saturated aqueous NaHCO₃.Separate the layers and extract the aqueous with EtOAc. Combine theorganics, dry over MgSO₄, filter and concentrate under vacuum. Purify byreverse phase chromatography to give(R)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(71 mg, 57%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 403.8/405.8 (M+H). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6): 12.79 (br s, 1H), 8.46 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.74-7.72 (m, 2H),6.98 (s, 1H), 5.42 (td, J=8.0, 3.2 Hz, 1H), 5.28 (s, 2H), 4.59-4.51 (m,2H), 2.89-2.79 (m, 1H), 2.34-2.28 (m, 1H), 1.78 (s, 3H).

Intermediate 581(R)—N-(5,6-Dichloro-8-ethoxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide

Prepare according to procedure for(S)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamideusing(R)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-hydroxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(180 mg, 0.6 mmol) to give(R)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(148 mg, 75%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 326.8/328.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 582(R)—N-(5,6-Dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide

Prepare according to the procedure for(S)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamideusing(R)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(145 mg, 0.443 mmol) to give(R)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(136 mg, 68%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 453.0/455.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 583N-((1R)-5,6-Dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide

Prepare according to the procedure for(S)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamideusing(R)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(100 mg, 0.22 mmol) to giveN-((1R)-5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(73 mg, 69%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 476.8/479.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 235(R)—N-(5,6-Dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide

Prepare according to the procedure for(S)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamideusingN-((1R)-5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(70 mg, 0.146 mmol) to give(R)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(39 mg, 68%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 392.8/394.8 (M+H). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6): 12.67 (s, 1H), 8.45 (d, 1H), 7.74-7.60 (m, 2H), 6.72 (s, 1H),5.41 (td, J=8.0, 3.1 Hz, 1H), 4.58-4.49 (m, 2H), 4.15-4.09 (m, 2H),2.87-2.78 (m, 1H), 2.30-2.22 (m, 1H), 1.78 (s, 3H), 1.38-1.33 (t, J=7.0Hz, 3H).

Intermediate 5842-Acetamido-N-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide

Add HATU (150 mg, 0.386 mmol) and TEA (200 μL, 1.43 mmol) to5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-amine(120 mg, 0.31 mmol) and N-acetylglycine (45 mg, 0.38 mmol) in DMF (4 mL)with stirring, under N₂ and at ambient temperature. After 3 hrs., pourthe reaction into water and extract with EtOAc. Wash the combinedorganics with water and saturated aqueous NaCl. Dry the material overMgSO₄, filter and concentrate under vacuum to give2-acetamido-N-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(245 mg, crude). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 489.8/491.8 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 2362-Acetamido-N-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide

Add HCl (4.0M) in dioxane (1 mL) to2-acetamido-N-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(220 mg, 0.435 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) and MeOH (1 mL) withstirring, under N₂ and at ambient temperature. After 1 hr., concentratethe reaction under vacuum. Purify by reverse phase chromatography togive2-acetamido-N-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamide(43 mg, 24%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 406.0/408.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6): 12.97-12.88 (m, 1H), 8.58 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (t, J=5.8Hz, 1H), 7.85 (b s, 2H), 7.77 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H),5.54 (td, J=8.2, 2.8 Hz, 1H), 4.56 (dd, J=5.7, 8.0 Hz, 2H), 3.64 (d,J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 2.97-2.88 (m, 1H), 2.34-2.29 (m, 1H), 1.84 (s, 3H).

Intermediate 585 N-(5,6-Dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-hydroxyacetamide

Prepare according to the procedure for2-acetamido-N-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamideusing5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-amine(130 mg, 0.33 mmol) and glycolic acid (30 mg, 0.39 mmol) to giveN-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-hydroxyacetamide(260 mg, used without further purification). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)448.8/450.8 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 237N-(5,6-Dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-hydroxyacetamide

Add HCl (4.0M) in dioxane (1 mL) toN-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-hydroxyacetamide(200 mg, 0.43 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) and MeOH (1 mL) with stirring,under nitrogen and at ambient temperature. After 1 hr., concentrate thereaction under reduced pressure. Take up the residue in EtOAc and pourinto saturated aqueous NaHCO₃. Separate the layers and extract theorganics with EtOAc. Dry the organic phase over MgSO₄, filter andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify via reverse phase chromatography togiveN-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-hydroxyacetamide(24 mg, 15%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 364.8/366.8 (M+H). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6): 12.92 (s, 1H), 8.45 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (bs, 1H), 7.78(d, 1H), 7.74 (bs, 1H), 7.22 (d, 8.6 Hz, 1H), 5.66 (td, J=8.6, 3.2 Hz,1H), 5.45 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 4.66-4.53 (m, 2H), 3.82 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 2H),3.00-2.90 (m, 1H), 2.40-2.30 (m, 1H).

Intermediate 586 N-(5,6-Dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)methanesulfonamide

Add methanesulfonyl chloride (30 μL, 0.39 mmol) to5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-amine(115 mg, 0.29 mmol) and TEA (80 μL, 0.57 mmol) in DCM (3 mL) withstirring, under N₂ and at 0° C. Gradually warm the reaction to ambienttemperature over 1 hr. Pour the reaction into water and extract withDCM. Wash the combined organics with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry overMgSO₄, filter and concentrate under vacuum to giveN-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)methanesulfonamide(141 mg, 99%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 468.8/470.8 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 238N-(5,6-Dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)methanesulfonamide

Add HCl (4.0 M) in dioxane (1 mL) toN-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)methanesulfonamide(140 mg, 0.29 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) and MeOH (1 mL) with stirring,under N₂ and at ambient temperature. After 1 hr., concentrate thereaction under vacuum. Take up the residue in EtOAc and pour intosaturated aqueous NaHCO₃. Separate the layers and extract the aqueouswith EtOAc. Dry the organics over MgSO₄, filter and concentrate undervacuum. Purify the material via reverse phase chromatography to giveN-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)methanesulfonamide(24 mg, 21%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 384.8/386.8 (M+H). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6): 13.00-12.97 (m, 1H), 8.15 (s, 1H), 7.98-7.96 (m, 1H),7.80-7.77 (m, 2H), 7.24 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 5.22-5.17 (m, 1H), 4.62-4.54(m, 2H), 3.03 (m, 1H), 2.98 (s, 3H), 2.55 (m, 1H).

Intermediate 587N-(5,6-Dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)propionamide

Prepare according to the procedure for2-acetamido-N-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamideusing5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-amine(55 mg, 0.14 mmol) and propionyl chloride (15 μL, 0.17 mmol) to giveN-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)propionamide(27 mg, 42%). ES+MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 447.4/449.3 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 239N-(5,6-Dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)propionamide

Add HCl (4.0 M) in dioxane (150 μL) toN-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)propionamide(27 mg 0.058 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (2 mL) and MeOH (0.75 mL) withstirring, under N₂ and at ambient temperature. After 1 hr., concentratethe reaction under vacuum. Take up the residue in EtOAc and wash withsaturated aqueous NaHCO₃. Dry the organics over MgSO₄, filter andconcentrate under vacuum to giveN-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)propionamide(21 mg, 96%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 362.8/364.8 (M+H). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6): 12.96-12.89 (m, 1H), 8.44 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.95 (s, 1H),7.79-7.72 (m, 2H), 7.23 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 5.60 (td, J=8.3, 3.5 Hz, 1H),4.58-4.53 (m, 2H), 2.97-2.88 (m, 1H), 2.34-2.30 (m, 1H), 2.08-2.02 (m,2H), 0.98 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 3H).

Intermediate 588N-(5,6-Dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-3-methoxypropanamide

Prepare according to the procedure for2-acetamido-N-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetamideusing5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-amine(105 mg, 0.268 mmol) and 3-methoxypropanoyl chloride (35 μL, 0.295 mmol)to giveN-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-3-methoxypropanamide(121 mg, 92%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 477.2/479.2 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 240N-(5,6-Dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-3-methoxypropanamide

Add HCl (4.0M) in 1,4-dioxane (600 μL) toN-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-3-methoxypropanamide(121 mg, 0.245 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) and MeOH (1 mL) withstirring, under N₂ and at ambient temperature. After 1 hr., concentratethe reaction under vacuum. Take up the material in EtOAc and pour intosaturated aqueous NaHCO₃. Separate the layers and extract the aqueouswith EtOAc. Dry the combined organics over MgSO₄, filter and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify the material via reverse phase chromatography togiveN-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-3-methoxypropanamide(37 mg, 37%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 390.8/392.8 (M−H). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6): 12.96-12.93 (m, 1H), 8.58 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.95 (s, 1H),7.79-7.75 (m, 2H), 7.23 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 5.54 (td, J=8.2, 2.9 Hz, 1H),4.59-4.50 (m, 2H), 3.55-3.50 (m, 2H), 3.20 (s, 3H), 3.02-2.88 (m, 1H),2.33-2.27 (m, 3H).

EXAMPLE 2415,6-Dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-amine

Add HCl (4.0 M) in 1,4-dioxane (100 μL) to5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-amine(115 mg, 0.285 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) and MeOH (1 mL) withstirring, under nitrogen and at ambient temperature. After 1 hr,concentrate the reaction under reduced pressure. Take up the residue inEtOAc and wash with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃. Dry the organics overMgSO₄, filter and concentrate under vacuum. Purify the material viareverse phase chromatography to give5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-amine(28 mg, 31%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 289.8/291.8 (M+H). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6): 13.03-13.01 (m, 1H), 8.28-8.22 (m, 2H), 7.71 (d, J=8.6 Hz,1H), 7.19 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 4.60-4.52 (m, 3H), 2.85-2.79 (m, 1H),2.34-2.28 (m, 3H).

Intermediate 589 Ethyl(E)-2-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-ylidene)acetate

Add (carbethoxymethylene)triphenylphosphorane (750 mg, 2.15 mmol) to5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-one(425 mg, 1.06 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (5 mL) in a microwave vial withstirring, under N₂ and at ambient temperature. Heat the reaction to 170°C. under microwave irradiation for 90 min. Cool the reaction to ambienttemperature, pour into water and extract with EtOAc. Dry the combinedorganics over MgSO₄, filter and concentrate under vacuum. Purify thematerial via flash chromatography eluting with EtOAc in DCM to giveethyl(E)-2-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-ylidene)acetate(135 mg, 27%). ES-MS: (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 459.8/461.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 590 Ethyl2-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetate

Add EtOAc (3.5 mL) and 5% Pt/C to under N₂. Add ethyl(E)-2-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-ylidene)acetate(135 mg, 0.28 mmol) in EtOAc (3.5 mL). Purge with N₂ gas and thenpressurize to 60 psi with H₂ gas. Shake the reaction under pressure for16 hrs. Carefully filter the reaction over diatomaceous earth and rinsewith EtOAc. Concentrate the filtrate under vacuum to give ethyl2-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetate(136 mg, 99+%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 461.8/463.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 5912-(5,6-Dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)ethan-1-01

Add LAH (2.0M in THF, 170 μL, 0.34 mmol) dropwise to ethyl2-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)acetate(136 mg 0.28 mmol) in THF (3 mL) with stirring under N₂ and at −78° C.Allow the reaction to warm to 0° C. After 30 min at 0° C., carefullyquench the reaction with 15 of water, 15 μL of 15% NaOH and 45 μL ofwater successively. Dilute the solution with Et₂O and stir at ambienttemperature for 30 min. Add MgSO₄ to the stirred solution, filter overdiatomaceous earth and rinse with EtOAc. Concentrate the filtrate undervacuum to give2-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)ethan-1-ol(130 mg, used without further purification). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)420.2/422.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 592 2-(5,6-Dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)ethan-1-ol

Add HCl (4.0M) in 1,4-dioxane (750 μL) to2-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)ethan-1-ol(130 mg, 0.3 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) and MeOH (1 mL) with stirring,under N₂ at ambient temperature. Add additional HCl (4.0M) in dioxane(150 μL) over 1 hr intervals until the reaction is complete. Concentratethe reaction under vacuum. Take up the residue in EtOAc and wash withsaturated aqueous NaHCO₃. Dry the organics over MgSO₄, filter andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify the material via reverse phasechromatography to give2-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)ethan-1-ol(64 mg, 62%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 336.0/338.0 (M+H). 1H NMR(DMSO-d6): 12.99-12.97 (m, 1H), 8.05-8.02 (m, 1H), 7.82-7.78 (m, 1H),7.66-7.64 (m, 1H), 7.19-7.17 (m, 1H), 4.64-4.61 (m, 1H), 4.55-4.51 (m,2H), 3.68-3.65 (m, 1H), 3.53-3.49 (m, 2H), 2.78-2.76 (m, 1H), 2.39-2.36(m, 1H), 1.94-1.91 (m, 1H), 1.58-1.54 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLES 242 & 243 2-(5,6-Dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)ethan-1-olisomer 1 and isomer 2

Purify2-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)ethan-1-ol(64 mg, 0.185 mmol) by SFC to give the titled compounds (Isomer 1-18 mg,28%; Isomer 2-21 mg, 33%). Column: Chiralcel AD-H, 21×150 mm; MobilePhase: 35% EtOH: 65% CO₂; Flow Rate: 80 mL/min; Column temperature: 40°C.; Detection: 225 nM. Retention time=0.95 min (99% ee, isomer 1) andretention time=1.36 min (98% ee, isomer 2). ES/MS (m/z): 336.0/338.0(M+H). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): 12.99-12.97 (m, 1H), 8.05-8.02 (m, 1H),7.82-7.78 (m, 1H), 7.66-7.64 (m, 1H), 7.19-7.17 (m, 1H), 4.64-4.61 (m,1H), 4.55-4.51 (m, 2H), 3.68-3.65 (m, 1H), 3.53-3.49 (m, 2H), 2.78-2.76(m, 1H), 2.39-2.36 (m, 1H), 1.94-1.91 (m, 1H), 1.58-1.54 (m, 1H).

Intermediate 593 tert-Butyl (S)-(1-(4-bromo-6, 7-dichloro-1-(phenylsulfonyl)-1H-indol-2-yl)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate

Add THF (100 mL) to 4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-(phenylsulfonyl)-1H-indole (5g, 12.3 mmol) and stir under N₂ at ambient temperature until dissolved.Cool to −78° C. and add lithium diisopropylamide (2.0M inTHF/heptane/ethylbenzene, 7.5 mL, 15 mmol) dropwise over 10 min. Stir at−78° C. for 45 min. Add tert-butyl4-(((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)methyl)-1,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate2,2-dioxide (CAS No. 2386255-17-8; 6.8 g, 19 mmol) in THF (30 mL)dropwise and allow to warm to ambient temperature. Stir for 5.5 hrs.,and quench by the dropwise addition of hydrochloric acid (5M) indeionized water (25 mL). Stir 16-18 hrs. Pour into saturated aqueousNaHCO₃ and extract with EtOAc. Wash the combined organics with saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over MgSO₄, filter and concentrate under vacuum.Purify via flash chromatography eluting with EtOAc in hexanes to givetert-butyl(S)-(1-(4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-(phenylsulfonyl)-1H-indol-2-yl)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate(3.61 g, 51%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 577.2/579.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 594 tert-Butyl (S)-(8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)carbamate

Add tetrabutylammonium fluoride (1M in THF, 22 mL, 22 mmol) tert-butyl(S)-(1-(4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-(phenylsulfonyl)-1H-indol-2-yl)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate (3.6 g, 6.2mmol) in THF (65 mL) with stirring, under N₂ and at ambient temperature.Heat to 80° C. for 16-18 hrs. Cool to ambient temperature, pour intosaturated aqueous NH₄Cl and extract with EtOAc. Wash the combinedorganics with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over MgSO₄, filter andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify via flash chromatography eluting withEtOAc in hexanes to give tert-butyl(S)-(8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)carbamate(1.5 g, 57%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 419.1/421.1 (M+H).

Intermediate 595 Di-tert-Butyl(5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indole-2,8-diyl)(S)-dicarbamate

Add 4,5-bis(diphenylphosphino)-9,9-dimethylxanthene (380 mg, 0.643 mmol)and tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(0) (300 mg, 0.317 mmol) totert-butyl(S)-(8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)carbamate(1.5 g, 3.6 mmol), tert-butyl carbamate (850 mg, 7.11 mmol) and cesiumcarbonate (2.6 g, 8.0 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (20 mL) with stirring, underN₂ and at ambient temperature. Degas via a stream of nitrogen for 10min. Heat to 100° C. for 16-18 hrs. Cool to ambient temperature, pourinto water and extract with EtOAc. Wash the combined organics withsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over MgSO₄, filter and concentrate undervacuum. Purify via flash chromatography eluting with EtOAc in hexanes togive di-tert-butyl(5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indole-2,8-diyl)(S)-dicarbamate(1.61 g, 99%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 456.2/458.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 596 Di-tert-Butyl(5,6-dichloro-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indole-2,8-diyl)(S)-dicarbamate

Add N-iodosuccinimide (650 mg, 2.83 mmol) to di-tert-butyl(5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indole-2,8-diyl)(S)-dicarbamate(1.3 g, 2.8 mmol) in DMF (30 mL) portion-wise with stirring, under N₂and at ambient temperature. Stir for 1 hr. Pour into saturated aqueousNa₂S₂O₃ and extract with EtOAc. Wash the combined organic layers withwater and saturated aqueous NaCl. Filter to collect solids persisting inthe organic layer yielding 1.0 g of product. Dry the filtrate overMgSO₄, filter and concentrate under vacuum. Purify via flashchromatography eluting with DCM to give 430 mg (64%) of product. Combinewith previously collected precipitate to give di-tert-butyl(5,6-dichloro-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indole-2,8-diyl)(S)-dicarbamate(1.53 g, 92%). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6): 8.64 (s, 1H), 7.59-7.55 (m, 1H),7.22-7.20 (m, 1H), 4.82 (dd, J=7.2, 10.7 Hz, 1H), 4.73-4.65 (m, 1H),4.33 (dd, J=4.8, 10.7 Hz, 1H), 3.20-3.14 (m, 1H), 2.90-2.68 (m, 1H),1.48 (s, 9H), 1.41 (s, 9H).

Intermediate 597 Di-tert-butyl ((2 S)-5, 6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indole-2,8-diyl)dicarbamate

Add sodium carbonate (820 mg, 7.74 mmol) and water (3 mL) todi-tert-butyl(5,6-dichloro-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indole-2,8-diyl)(S)-dicarbamate(1.5 g, 2.6 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2h-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1h-pyrazole(1.5 g, 5.1 mmol) and Pd(dppf)Cl2 (190 mg, 0.254 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane(12 mL) with stirring and at ambient temperature. Degas via a stream ofN₂ gas for 10 min. Heat to 90° C. for 5 hrs. Cool to ambienttemperature, pour into water and extract with EtOAc. Wash the combinedorganics with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over MgSO₄, filter andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify via flash chromatography eluting withEtOAc in hexanes. Further purify recovered product by flashchromatography eluting with MeoH in DCM and EtOAc to give di-tert-butyl((2S)-5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indole-2,8-diyl)dicarbamate(360 mg, 23%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 605.0/607.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 598(S)-5,6-Dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indole-2,8-diamine; dihydrochloride

Add hydrochloric acid (4.0M in dioxane, 1.5 mL, 6.0 mmol) todi-tert-butyl((2S)-5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indole-2,8-diyl)dicarbamate(350 mg, 0.577 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) and methanol (1 mL) withstirring, under N₂ and at ambient temperature. After 1 hr, add anadditional 5 equivalents of HCl/dioxane. When the reaction is complete,concentrate under vacuum to give(S)-5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indole-2,8-diamine;dihydrochloride (303 mg, used without further purification). ES/MS(m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 321.8/323.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 599(S)—N-(8-Amino-5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)acetamide

Add acetic anhydride (65 μL, 0.688 mmol) to(S)-5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indole-2,8-diamine;dihydrochloride (230 mg, 0.582 mmol) and TEA (800 μL, 5.74 mmol) in DCM(5 mL) with stirring, under N₂ and at ambient temperature. Stir for 2hrs. Pour into saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ and extract with DCM.Concentrate the combined organic layers under vacuum. Triturate fromEt₂O/hexanes and collect the solid by filtration. Vacuum dry to give(S)—N-(8-amino-5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)acetamide(325 mg, 99+%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 363.8/365.8 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 244(S)—N-(2-Acetamido-5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-8-yl)-2,2-difluoroacetamide

Dissolve(S)—N-(8-amino-5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)acetamide(0.11 g, 0.302 mmol) in pyridine (1 mL) with stirring, under N₂ and atambient temperature. Add difluoroacetic anhydride (15 μL, 0.453 mmol)and stir for 30 min. Add additional difluoroacetic anhydride (7.5 μL,0.226 mmol) and stir for 30 min. Add additional anhydride (15 μL, 0.453mmol) and stir for 60 min. Concentrate the reaction under vacuum. Dilutein EtOAc and pour into saturated aqueous NaHCO₃. Extract with EtOAc, drythe combined organics over MgSO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by prep-HPLC to give(S)—N-(2-acetamido-5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-8-yl)-2,2-difluoroacetamide(23 mg, 17%), ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 442.0/444.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 600(S)-8-Bromo-5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-amine2,2,2-trifluoroacetate

Add TFA (1.5 mL, 20 mmol) to tert-butyl(S)-(8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)carbamate(735 mg, 1.75 mmol) in DCM (6 mL) with stirring, under N₂ and at ambienttemperature. Stir for 1 hr. Concentrate under vacuum to give(S)-8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-amine2,2,2-trifluoroacetate (600 mg, used without purification). ES/MS (m/z):(³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 320.8/318.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 601(S)—N-(8-Bromo-5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)acetamide

Add acetyl chloride (160 μL, 2.25 mmol) to(S)-8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-amine2,2,2-trifluoroacetate (600 mg, 1.87 mmol) and TEA (1.3 mL, 9.3 mmol) inTHF (10 mL) with stirring, under N₂ and at 0° C. Continue stirring withgradual warming to ambient temperature for 1 hr. Pour into water andextract with EtOAc. Wash combined organics with saturated aqueous NaCl,dry over MgSO₄, filter and concentrate under vacuum. Purify via flashchromatography eluting with acetone in DCM to give(S)—N-(8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)acetamide(552 mg, 81%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 362.6/364.6 (M+H).

Intermediate 602(S)—N-(5,6-Dichloro-8-hydroxy-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)acetamide

Add sodium tert-butoxide (365 mg, 3.8 mmol) and water (3 mL) to(S)—N-(8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)acetamide(550 mg, 1.52 mmol) and tBuBrettPhos Pd G3 (135 mg, 0.151 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (10 mL) with stirring, under N₂ and at ambient temperature.Heat to 65° C. for 3 hrs. Cool to ambient temperature, pour intosaturated aqueous NH₄Cl and extract with EtOAc. Wash the combinedorganics with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over MgSO₄, filter andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify via flash chromatography eluting withEtOAc in hexanes to give(S)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-hydroxy-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)acetamide(335 mg, 74%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 299.0/301.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 603(S)—N-(5,6-Dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)acetamide

Add bromoacetonitrile (120 μL, 1.72 mmol) to(S)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-hydroxy-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)acetamide(335 mg, 1.12 mmol) and potassium carbonate (165 mg, 1.19 mmol) in DMF(6 mL) with stirring, under N₂ and at ambient temperature. After 2 hrs.,pour into water and extract with EtOAc. Wash the combined organics withwater and saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over MgSO₄, filter and concentrateunder vacuum. Triturate with Et₂O/hexanes, collect via filtration, andvacuum dry to give(S)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)acetamide(324 mg, 86%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 337.8/339.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 604(S)—N-(5,6-Dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)acetamide

Add N-iodosuccinimide (240 mg, 1.04 mmol) to(S)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)acetamide(320 mg, 0.946 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) with stirring, under N₂ and atambient temperature. After 1 hr., pour into saturated aqueous Na₂S₂O₃and extract with EtOAc. Wash the combined organics with water andsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over MgSO₄, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Triturate from Et₂O/hexanes, collect the solid by filtration anddry under vacuum to give(S)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)acetamide(405 mg, 92%) ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 463.6/465.6 (M+H).

Intermediate 605 N-((2 S)-5,6-Dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)acetamide

Add potassium carbonate (60 mg, 0.434 mmol), ACN (1 mL) and water (350μl) to tri-tert-butylphosphonium tetrafluoroborate (7 mg, 0.023 mmol)and crotylpalladium chloride dimer (3 mg, 0.007 mmol) with stirring,under N₂ and at ambient temperature. After 30 min, transfer mixture to asecond flask containing(S)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)acetamide(100 mg, 0.215 mmol) and1-(tetrahydro-2h-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1h-pyrazole(76 mg, 0.267 mmol). Heat to 50° C. for 2 hrs. Pour into water andextract with EtOAc. Wash the combined organics with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over MgSO₄, filter and concentrate under vacuum. Purify byreverse phase chromatography to giveN-((2S)-5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)acetamide(55 mg, 52%) ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 487.8/489.8 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 245(S)—N-(5,6-Dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)acetamide

SuspendN-((2S)-5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)acetamide(50 mg, 0.102 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) with stirring, under N₂ and at ambienttemperature. Add TFA (100 μL, 1.02 mmol). After 1 hr., add TFA (100 μL,1.02 mmol). Concentrate via a stream of N₂ gas. Dilute in EtOAc and pourinto saturated aqueous NaHCO₃. Extract with EtOAc, dry the combinedorganics over MgSO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify byprep-HPLC to give(S)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)acetamide(26 mg, 63%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 403.8/405.8 (M+H). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6): 12.90-12.87 (s, 1H), 8.47 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 1H), 7.92-7.89 (m,2H), 6.96 (s, 1H), 5.28 (s, 2H), 4.90-4.85 (m, 1H), 4.74-4.70 (m, 1H),4.35 (dd, J=3.8, 11.1 Hz, 1H), 3.44-3.37 (m, 1H), 2.90 (dd, J=3.9, 16.8Hz, 1H), 1.83 (s, 3H).

Intermediate 606 Ethyl 2-(6,7-dichloroindol-1-yl)acetate

Add together 6,7-dichloro-1H-indole (1.96 g, 10.4 mmol), DMF (50.0 mL),cesium carbonate (3.72 g, 11.4 mmol) and ethyl bromoacetate (1.30 mL,11.7 mmol). Heat the mixture to 50° C. Stir for 12 hrs. Add another 500μL of ethyl bromoacetate and continue heating for 10 hrs. Quench withwater and extract with EtOAc. Wash the combined organics with water andsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over MgSO₄, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc inhexanes to give ethyl 2-(6,7-dichloroindol-1-yl)acetate (1.87 g, 66%).¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6): 7.56 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (d, J=3.2 Hz,1H), 7.24 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.57 (d, J=3.1 Hz, 1H), 5.38 (s, 2H), 4.17(q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.21 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).

Intermediate 607 Ethyl 2-(3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indol-1-yl)acetate

Mix together ethyl 2-(6,7-dichloroindol-1-yl)acetate (1.87 g, 6.87mmol), DMF (35.0 mL), and N-bromosuccinimide (1.35 g, 7.58 mmol) andstir at ambient temperature for 19 h. Quench with water when reaction iscomplete. Extract with EtOAc, wash the combined organics with water andsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over MgSO₄, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc inhexanes then with MTBE in hexanes to give ethyl2-(3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indol-1-yl)acetate (2.10 g, 81%). ES/MS m/z:366.6/368.6/370.6 (M+NH₄).

Intermediate 608 Ethyl2-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]acetate

Prepare a mixture of ethyl 2-(3-bromo-6,7-dichloro-indol-1-yl)acetate(5.27 g, 15.0 mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (2.3 g, 3.0 mmol), 1,2-dimethoxyethane(100 mL),1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazole(8.35 g, 30.0 mmol), and potassium phosphate tribasic (45 mL, 45 mmol)and degas under N₂. Heat to 80° C. for 2 hrs. Concentrate, dilute withEtOAc, wash with water and saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over MgSO₄,filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in hexanes to give ethyl2-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]acetate(4.00 g, 63%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 422.0/424.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 6092-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]aceticacid

Mix together ethyl2-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]acetate(4.00 g, 9.47 mmol), THF (40.0 mL), MeOH (40.0 mL), water (20.0 mL) andlithium hydroxide (0.700 g, 29.2 mmol). Stir the mixture for 2 hrs. andconcentrate under vacuum. Acidify with 1M HCl and quickly extract withcopious amounts of EtOAc. Wash the combined organics with saturatedaqueous NaCl and dry over MgSO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum togive2-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]aceticacid (3.10 g, 83%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 394.0/396.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 610 (4-Nitrophenyl) 2-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]acetate

Mix 2-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]acetic acid(3.10 g, 7.86 mmol), 4-nitrophenol (1.35 g, 9.41 mmol),N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (1.95 g, 9.45 mmol), and THF (80.0 mL, 983mmol). Stir the mixture for 72 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purifyby column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in DCM to give(4-nitrophenyl)2-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]acetate(2.86 g, 71%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 515.0/517.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 6111-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]-3-[dimethyl(oxo)-λ⁶-sulfanylidene]propan-2-one

Mix trimethylsulfoxonium iodide (1.80 g, 8.18 mmol), DMF (25 mL) andpotassium tert-butoxide (0.93 g, 8.2 mmol). Stir for a few minutes andadd a solution of (4-nitrophenyl)2-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]acetate(2.64 g, 5.12 mmol) in DMF (25 mL) at ambient temperature. Stir for16-18 hrs. Cool mixture in an ice bath and quench with water. Extractwith EtOAc, wash the organic layer with water and saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over anhydrous MgSO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by column chromatography eluting with MeOH in DCM to give1-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]-3-[dimethyl(oxo)-λ⁶-sulfanylidene]propan-2-one(1.32 g, 55%). 1H NMR (400.13 MHz, DMSO): 8.26 (s, 1H), 7.84 (s, 1H),7.80 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (s, 1H), 7.27 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 5.44 (dd,J=2.2, 10.1 Hz, 1H), 5.01 (s, 2H), 4.50 (s, 1H), 3.99-3.92 (m, 1H),3.71-3.59 (m, 1H), 3.43 (s, 6H), 2.26-2.14 (m, 1H), 2.02-1.90 (m, 2H),1.76-1.63 (m, 1H), 1.60-1.52 (m, 2H).

Intermediate 6127,8-Dichloro-4-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1,3-dihydropyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-one

Add1-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indol-1-yl]-3-[dimethyl(oxo)-λ⁶-sulfanylidene]propan-2-one(1.32 g, 2.82 mmol), 1,2-dichloroethane (15.0 mL) andchloro(1,5-cyclooctadiene)iridium(I) dimer (100 mg, 0.144 mmol, 97) to amicrowave vial. Heat in a microwave reactor at 80° C. for 3 hrs.Concentrate under vacuum. Purify by reverse phase chromatography to give7,8-dichloro-4-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1,3-dihydropyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-one(358 mg, 32%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 388.0/390.0 (M−H).

Intermediate 613 5,6-Dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-amine

Add sodium cyanoborohydride (100 mg, 1.59 mmol) to7,8-dichloro-4-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1,3-dihydropyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-one(0.358 g, 0.917 mmol), ammonium acetate (0.095 g, 1.23 mmol) and aceticacid (50 μl, 0.917 mmol) in MeOH (5 mL) with stirring, under N₂ and atambient temperature. Stir for 16-18 hrs. Pour into saturated NaHCO₃ andextract with EtOAc. Dry the combined organics over MgSO₄, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by reverse phase chromatography to give5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-amine(25 mg, 7%) ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 391.2/393.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 614N-(5,6-Dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

Add methanesulfonyl chloride (0.05 μL, 0.064 mmol) to5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-amine(0.025 g, 0.061 mmol) and TEA (13 μL, 0.093 mmol) in DCM (1 mL) withstirring, under N₂ and at 0° C. Stir for 5 min, remove the ice bath andcontinue stirring at ambient temperature for 1 hr. Pour into water andextract with DCM. Wash the combined organics with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over MgSO₄, filter and concentrate to give crudeN-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(25 mg, 83%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 469.0/471.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 246N-(5,6-Dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

Add hydrochloric acid (4M) in dioxane (130 μL, 0.517 mmol) toN-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(25 mg, 0.0517 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (1.5 mL) and MeOH (0.5 mL) withstirring, under N₂ and at ambient temperature. After 1 hr., addadditional HCl/MeOH and continue stirring at ambient temperature. Afteran additional 1 hr., concentrate the reaction under vacuum. Take up theresidue in EtOAc and wash with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃. Dry theorganics over MgSO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify byprep-HPLC to giveN-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(6.8 mg, 33%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 385.0/387.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6): 13.04-13.02 (s, 1H), 8.17-8.13 (s, 1H), 7.88-7.79 (m, 2H),7.73 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 4.86 (dd, J=7.3, 10.6Hz, 1H), 4.76-4.71 (m, 1H), 4.30 (dd, J=5.6, 10.7 Hz, 1H), 3.61-3.55 (m,1H), 3.08 (m, 4H).

EXAMPLES 247 & 248N-(5,6-Dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)-2-hydroxyacetamideIsomer 1 and Isomer 2

PurifyN-[5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-hydroxyacetamide(0.47 g, 0.128 mmol) by chiral supercritical fluid chromatography togive theN-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)-2-hydroxyacetamide(Isomer 1-19 mg, 39%);N-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)-2-hydroxyacetamide(Isomer 2-18 mg, 37%). Retention time=1.80 min (98.4% ee, isomer 1) andretention time=2.58 min (95.6% ee, isomer 2). Column: Chiralpak AS-H,21×250 mm; Mobile Phase: 40% EtOH: 60% CO₂; Flow Rate: 80 mL/min; Columntemperature: 40° C.; Detection: 225 nM. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)365.0/367.0 (M+H). 1H NMR (DMSO-d6): 13.00-12.92 (s, 1H), 8.43 (d, J=7.4Hz, 1H), 8.12-8.04 (s, 1H), 7.88-7.85 (s, 1H), 7.73 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H),7.21 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 5.46 (t, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 5.11-5.02 (m, 1H), 4.76(m, 1H), 4.36 (dd, J=5.0, 10.6 Hz, 1H), 3.86 (d, J=5.8 Hz, 2H),3.49-3.43 (m, 1H), 3.13 (dd, J=5.3, 16.6 Hz, 1H).

Intermediate 615(6-Bromo-3,4-dichloro-2-fluoro-phenyl)-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)methanol

Dissolve 5-bromo-1,2-dichloro-3-fluorobenzene (11.0 g, 42.8 mmol) in THF(143 mL) and cool to −78° C. Add LDA (27 mL, 54 mmol, 2.0M inTHF/heptane/ethylbenzene) dropwise over 30 minutes. Stir the solutionfor 1 hr. at −78° C. Add a solution of1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazole-4-carbaldehyde (8.77 g, 42.8 mmol) in THF(34 mL) dropwise over 30 minutes. Stir the solution for 1 hr. at −78° C.Pour the reaction mixture into saturated aqueous NH₄Cl and then dilutewith EtOAc. Separate the layers and wash the organic layer sequentiallywith saturated aqueous NH₄Cl and saturated aqueous NaCl, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Dissolvethe residue in DCM and concentrate under vacuum to give(6-bromo-3,4-dichloro-2-fluoro-phenyl)-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)methanol(19.44 g, 96%) as a yellowish-orange solid. ES/MS (m/z):422.8/424.8/426.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 616(6-Bromo-3,4-dichloro-2-fluoro-phenyl)-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)methanone

Suspend(6-bromo-3,4-dichloro-2-fluoro-phenyl)-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)methanol(19.44 g, 41.25 mmol) and manganese dioxide (42.2 g, 413 mmol) in DCM(412 mL). Stir at ambient temperature for 17 hrs. Filter throughdiatomaceous earth and wash the filter cake twice with DCM and twicewith EtOAc. Concentrate the filtrate under vacuum. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography eluting with EtOAc in hexanes to give(6-bromo-3,4-dichloro-2-fluoro-phenyl)-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)methanone(18.67 g, 96%) as an orange solid. ES/MS (m/z): 421.0/423.0/425.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 6174-Bromo-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indazole

Dissolve(6-bromo-3,4-dichloro-2-fluoro-phenyl)-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)methanone(10 g, 23.7 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (50 mL). Add hydrazine hydrate (11.86mL, 237 mmol) dropwise. Stir the solution for 3 hrs. at 100° C. Cool toambient temperature and pour into 250 mL of water. Collect the solid byfiltration and wash with water and then with MeOH. Dry under vacuum togive4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indazole(9.6 g, 97%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): 414.8/416.8/418.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 618A4-Bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indazole

Combine4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indazole(1.51 g, 3.63 mmol), THF (18.1 mL), 3,4-dihydro-2H-pyran (0.67 mL, 7.2mmol), and methanesulfonic acid (48 μL, 0.73 mmol) and heat to 60° C.for 2 hrs. Cool to ambient temperature and add the reaction mixtureslowly to a stirring mixture of saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ and EtOAc.Separate the layers, wash the organic layer with saturated aqueous NaCl,dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in hexanes togive4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indazole(761 mg, 42%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): 499.0/501.0/503.0 (M+H). ¹HNMR (DMSO-d6): 8.21 (s, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.76 (s, 1H), 6.34 (dd,J=1.9, 9.7 Hz, 1H), 5.49 (dd, J=2.0, 9.9 Hz, 1H), 4.00-3.86 (m, 2H),3.78-3.70 (m, 1H), 3.70-3.61 (m, 1H), 2.51-2.38 (m, 1H), 2.22-1.91 (m,5H), 1.81-1.63 (m, 2H), 1.62-1.48 (m, 4H).

Intermediate 618B4-Bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indazole

Elute the column from the purification of intermediate 618A further togive4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indazoleas a white solid (859 mg, 1.68 mmol, 46%, 1:1 mixture of relativestereoisomers). ES/MS (m/z): 499.0/501.0/503.0 (M+H) and415.0/416.8/419.0 (M+H-THP). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6): 8.24 (s, 0.5H), 8.23 (s,0.5H), 7.77 (s, 0.5H), 7.77 (s, 0.5H), 7.55 (s, 0.5H), 7.54 (s, 0.5H),5.59-5.52 (m, 1H), 5.40 (dd, J=9.9, 2.4 Hz, 0.5H), 5.37 (dd, J=9.9, 2.4Hz, 0.5H), 4.02-3.93 (m, 2H), 3.73-3.64 (m, 1H), 3.55-3.47 (m, 1H),2.50-2.39 (m, 1H), 2.20-2.09 (m, 1H), 2.07-1.91 (m, 4H), 1.78-1.49 (m,6H).

Intermediate 6196,7-Dichloro-1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indazol-4-ol

Combine4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indazole(427 mg, 0.768 mmol), cesium hydroxide hydrate (323 mg, 1.92 mmol),tBuBrettPhos Pd G3 (68 mg, 0.76 mmol), 1,4-dioxane (6.4 mL), and water(3.1 mL) under N₂ and heat to 65° C. for 2 hrs. Cool to ambienttemperature, add acetic acid until pH 7, filter through silica gel, andrinse the silica gel with EtOAc. Wash the organic layer sequentiallywith water and saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in hexanes. Dissolve the product inDCM and concentrate under vacuum. Place the residue under vacuum for 2hrs., to give6,7-dichloro-1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indazol-4-ol(150 mg, 43%) as a cream-colored solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)436.8/438.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 6202-[6,7-Dichloro-1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indazol-4-yl]oxyacetonitrile

Combine6,7-dichloro-1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indazol-4-ol(150 mg, 0.333 mmol), cesium carbonate (39 mg, 0.12 mmol), andbromoacetonitrile (1.66 mL, 0.664 mmol, 0.400M in DMF) and stir atambient temperature for 18 hrs. Add cesium carbonate (20 mg, 0.18 mmol)and bromoacetonitrile (0.83 mL, 0.33 mmol, 0.400M in DMF) and stir atambient temperature for 6 hrs. Dilute with EtOAc, wash sequentially withsaturated aqueous NH₄Cl, water, and saturated aqueous NaCl, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter and concentrate under vacuum. Purify byflash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in hexanes. Dissolve theproduct in DCM and concentrate under vacuum. Place the residue undervacuum for 1 hr., to give2-[6,7-dichloro-1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indazol-4-yl]oxyacetonitrile(144 mg, 88%) as a yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 476.2/478.2(M+H).

EXAMPLE 2492-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indazol-4-yl]oxy]acetonitrile

Combine2-[6,7-dichloro-1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indazol-4-yl]oxyacetonitrile(144 mg, 0.293 mmol), DCM (1.5 mL), and TFA (0.22 mL, 2.9 mmol) and stirat ambient temperature for 4 hrs. Concentrate under a stream of N₂ anddilute the residue with EtOAc and saturated aqueous NaHCO₃. Separate thelayers and extract the aqueous layer twice with EtOAc. Dry combinedorganic layers over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by reverse phase chromatography, eluting with a5-35% B in A gradient (A: 10 mM aqueous NH₄HCO₃ with 5% MeOH; B: ACN) togive2-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indazol-4-yl]oxy]acetonitrile(51 mg, 55%) as an off-white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 307.8/309.8(M+H). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6): 13.73 (br s, 1H), 13.08 (br s, 1H), 8.10 (br s,2H), 6.98 (s, 1H), 5.43 (s, 2H).

Intermediate 621 6,7-Dichloro-1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indazol-4-amine

Combine4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indazole(761 mg, 1.52 mmol), tert-butyl carbamate (360 mg, 3.01 mmol), Cs₂CO₃(1.10 g, 3.38 mmol), Pd₂(dba)₃ (₁28 mg, 0.136 mmol), XantPhos (162 mg,0.272 mmol), and 1,4-dioxane (9.7 mL). Purge with N₂ and heat themixture to 100° C. for 16 hrs. Cool to ambient temperature, filterthrough silica gel, rinse the silica gel with EtOAc, and concentrate thefiltrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in hexanes. Dissolve the product in DCM and concentrate undervacuum. Dry under vacuum to give6,7-dichloro-1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indazol-4-amine(154 mg, 20%) as an orange solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 436.0/438.0(M+H).

EXAMPLE 2503-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indazol-4-yl]amino]propan-1-ol

Add sodium cyanoborohydride (58 mg, 0.89 mmol) to a solution of6,7-dichloro-1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indazol-4-amine(151 mg, 0.298 mmol), 3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxypropanal (173 mg,0.891 mmol), and acetic acid (17 μL, 13.4 mmol) in ethanol (7.4 mL) andstir at ambient temperature for 19 hrs. Add additional sodiumcyanoborohydride (58 mg, 0.89 mmol) and stir at 60° C. for 3 hrs. Coolto ambient temperature and stir for 23 hrs. Add3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxypropanal (173 mg, 0.891 mmol) and stirat ambient temperature for 16 hrs. Add additional sodiumcyanoborohydride (58 mg, 0.89 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for3 hrs. Add additional 3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxypropanal (173 mg,0.891 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 3 days. Add additional3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxypropanal (173 mg, 0.891 mmol) and stirat ambient temperature for 7 days. Concentrate under vacuum and purifyby flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in hexanes to giveimpureN-[3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxypropyl]-6,7-dichloro-1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indazol-4-amine.Add MeOH (1.5 mL) and HCl (4.0 M) in dioxane (0.52 mL, 2.1 mmol) andstir at ambient temperature for 5 hrs. Concentrate under a stream of N₂and purify by prep-HPLC to give3-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indazol-4-yl]amino]propan-1-ol(8 mg, 8%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 325.8/327.8 (M+H).¹H NMR (DMSO-d6): 13.37 (s, 1H), 13.18 (br s, 1H), 8.07 (br s, 1H), 7.78(br s, 1H), 6.23 (s, 1H), 5.03 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 4.53 (t, J=5.0 Hz,1H), 3.44 (q, J=5.7 Hz, 2H), 3.15 (q, J=6.2 Hz, 2H), 1.67 (quintet,J=6.4 Hz, 2H).

Intermediate 6229-Bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-ethyl-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one

Cool a suspension of9-bromo-6,7-dichloro-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one (2.00 g,5.69 mmol) and DMF (28 mL) under N₂ to 0° C. and add NaH (455 mg, 11.4mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil). Stir at 0° C. for 30 min and addiodoethane (0.69 mL, 8.5 mmol). Warm to ambient temperature and stir for2 hrs. Quench with water and collect the precipitate by suctionfiltration. Wash with water (3×), diethyl ether, and hexanes to give9-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-ethyl-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one (1.93g, 90%) as an off-white solid. ES/MS (m/z): 360.8/362.8/364.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 623 tert-ButylN-(6,7-dichloro-2-ethyl-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)carbamate

Combine9-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-ethyl-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one (500mg, 1.37 mmol), tert-butyl carbamate (327 mg, 2.74 mmol), Cs₂CO₃ (1.01g, 3.10 mmol), Pd₂(dba)₃ (₁17 mg, 0.124 mmol), XantPhos (148 mg, 0.248mmol), and 1,4-dioxane (8.9 mL). Purge with N₂ and heat to 100° C. for16 hrs., then cool to ambient temperature. Repeat the reaction using anidentical procedure except for using9-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-ethyl-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one (580mg, 1.59 mmol), tert-butyl carbamate (379 mg, 3.17 mmol), Cs₂CO₃ (1.16g, 3.56 mmol), Pd₂(dba)₃ (135 mg, 0.143 mmol), XantPhos (170 mg, 0.285mmol), and 1,4-dioxane (10.2 mL) and then combine the crude products.Filter through silica gel, rinse the silica gel with EtOAc, andconcentrate the filtrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in hexanes to give tert-butylN-(6,7-dichloro-2-ethyl-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)carbamate(1.03 g, 83%) as a light-yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)398.0/400.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 624 tert-ButylN-(10-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-ethyl-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)carbamate

Add NBS (552 mg, 3.07 mmol) to a solution of tert-butylN-(6,7-dichloro-2-ethyl-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)carbamate(1.03 g, 2.46 mmol) in DMF (25 mL) and stir at ambient temperature for 2hrs. Dilute with water and EtOAc and add about 500 mg of Na₂SO₃. Mixthoroughly and separate the layers. Wash the organic layer sequentiallywith water and saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with DCM/EtOAc to give tert-butylN-(10-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-ethyl-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)carbamate(1.00 g, 82%) as a light-orange solid. ES/MS (m/z): 476.0/478.0/480.0(M+H).

Intermediate 625 tert-Butyl N-[6,7-dichloro-2-ethyl-1-oxo-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]carbamate

Combine tert-butylN-(10-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-ethyl-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)carbamate(972 mg, 1.96 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(1.11 g, 3.91 mmol), sodium carbonate (622 mg, 5.86 mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl₂(146 mg, 0.196 mmol), 1,4-dioxane (13.0 mL) and water (3.9 mL) under N₂.Heat the mixture to 90° C. for 3 hrs. Cool to ambient temperature andfilter the solution through a plug of diatomaceous earth and silica geland rinse the filter cake thoroughly with EtOAc. Concentrate thefiltrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in DCM. Dissolve the product in DCM, concentrate undervacuum, and dry under vacuum at 60° C. Purify further by flash columnchromatography eluting with MeOH in EtOAc. Dissolve the product in DCM,concentrate under vacuum, and dry under vacuum at 60° C. to givetert-butylN-[6,7-dichloro-2-ethyl-1-oxo-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]carbamate(824 mg, 74%) as a pale-yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)548.2/550.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 6269-Amino-6,7-dichloro-2-ethyl-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-onedihydrochloride

Combine tert-butylN-[6,7-dichloro-2-ethyl-1-oxo-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]carbamate(400 mg, 0.700 mmol), MeOH (3.5 mL) and HCl (4.0M) in dioxane (1.8 mL,7.2 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 22 hrs. Concentrate undervacuum and dry under vacuum at 60° C. to give9-amino-6,7-dichloro-2-ethyl-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-onedihydrochloride (335 mg, 99+%) as a light brown solid. ES/MS (m/z):(³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 364.0/366.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 251N-[6,7-Dichloro-2-ethyl-1-oxo-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-2,2-difluoro-acetamide

Cool a suspension of9-amino-6,7-dichloro-2-ethyl-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-onedihydrochloride (111 mg, 0.232 mmol), DMAP (9 mg, 0.07 mmol), and DCM(2.3 mL) under N₂ to 0° C. and add pyridine (0.1 mL, 1 mmol) anddifluoroacetic anhydride (61 μL, 0.47 mmol). Warm to ambient temperatureand stir for 3 hrs. Add difluoroacetic anhydride (30 μL, 0.23 mmol) andstir at ambient temperature for 1 hr. Quench with MeOH (2 mL) and dilutewith water and EtOAc. Adjust the pH to about 7 by the addition ofsaturated aqueous NaHCO₃ and separate the layers. Extract the aqueouslayer again with EtOAc and combine the organic layers. Wash withsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith MeOH in EtOAc and then purify further by prep-HPLC. Dissolve theproduct in DCM and concentrate under vacuum. Dry under vacuum at 70° C.for 2 hrs., to giveN-[6,7-dichloro-2-ethyl-1-oxo-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-2,2-difluoro-acetamide(68 mg, 66%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 442.0/444.0(M+H). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6): 12.90 (s, 1H), 9.50 (s, 1H), 7.75 (s, 1H), 7.69(s, 1H), 7.46 (s, 1H), 5.94 (t, J=53.7 Hz, 1H), 4.89 (dd, J=6.4, 5.0 Hz,2H), 3.78 (dd, J=6.4, 5.0 Hz, 2H), 3.45 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.09 (t,J=7.1 Hz, 3H).

Intermediate 6279-Bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-(2-methoxyethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one

Cool a suspension of9-bromo-6,7-dichloro-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one (2.00 g,5.69 mmol) and DMF (28 mL) under N₂ to 0° C. and add NaH (455 mg, 11.4mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil). Stir at 0° C. for 30 min and add2-bromomethyl ethyl ether (0.85 mL, 8.5 mmol). Warm to ambienttemperature and stir for 22 hrs. Quench with water and collect theprecipitate by suction filtration. Wash with water (3×), diethyl ether,and hexanes to give9-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-(2-methoxyethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one(2.12 g, 91%) as a cream-colored solid. ES/MS (m/z): 391.0/393.0/395.0(M+H).

Intermediate 628 tert-Butyl N-(6,7-dichloro-2-(2-methoxyethyl)-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)carbamate

Combine9-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-(2-methoxyethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one(508 mg, 1.37 mmol), tert-butyl carbamate (327 mg, 2.74 mmol), Cs₂CO₃(1.01 g, 3.10 mmol), Pd₂(dba)₃ (₁17 mg, 0.124 mmol), XantPhos (148 mg,0.248 mmol), and 1,4-dioxane (8.9 mL). Purge with N₂ and heat to 100° C.for 16 hrs., then cool to ambient temperature. Repeat the reaction usingan identical procedure except for using9-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-(2-methoxyethyl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-one(720 mg, 1.76 mmol), tert-butyl carbamate (422 mg, 3.53 mmol), Cs₂CO₃(1.29 g, 3.96 mmol), Pd₂(dba)₃ (₁50 mg, 0.159 mmol), XantPhos (189 mg,0.317 mmol), and 1,4-dioxane (11.4 mL) and then combine the crudeproducts. Filter through silica gel, rinse the silica gel with EtOAc,and concentrate the filtrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in hexanes. Purify further by flashcolumn chromatography eluting with MeOH in DCM and again by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in hexanes to give tert-butylN-(6,7-dichloro-2-(2-methoxyethyl)-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)carbamate(1.07 g, 82%) as an orange solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 428.0/430.0(M+H).

Intermediate 629 tert-Butyl N-(10-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-(2-methoxyethyl)-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)carbamate

Add NBS (516 mg, 2.87 mmol) to a solution of tert-butylN-(6,7-dichloro-2-(2-methoxyethyl)-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)carbamate(1.07 g, 2.30 mmol) in DMF (23 mL) and stir at ambient temperature for 2hrs. Dilute with water and EtOAc and add about 500 mg of Na₂SO₃. Mixthoroughly and separate the layers. Wash the organic layer sequentiallywith water and saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in DCM to give tert-butylN-(10-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-(2-methoxyethyl)-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)carbamate(1.14 g, 87%) as a light-orange solid. ES/MS (m/z): 506.2/508.2/510.2(M+H).

Intermediate 630

tert-ButylN-[6,7-dichloro-2-(2-methoxyethyl)-1-oxo-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]carbamate

Combine tert-butylN-(10-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-(2-methoxyethyl)-1-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)carbamate(1.14 g, 2.00 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(1.14 g, 4.02 mmol), sodium carbonate (637 mg, 6.00 mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl₂(149 mg, 0.200 mmol), 1,4-dioxane (13.3 mL) and water (4.0 mL) under N₂.Heat the mixture to 90° C. for 3 hrs. Cool to ambient temperature andfilter the solution through a plug of diatomaceous earth and silica geland rinse the filter cake thoroughly with EtOAc. Concentrate thefiltrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith MeOH in EtOAc. Dissolve the product in DCM, concentrate undervacuum, and dry under vacuum at 60° C. to give tert-butylN-[6,7-dichloro-2-(2-methoxyethyl)-1-oxo-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]carbamate(907 mg, 74%) as a light orange solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)578.2/580.4 (M+H).

Intermediate 6319-Amino-6,7-dichloro-2-(2-methoxyethyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-onedihydrochloride

Combine tert-butylN-[6,7-dichloro-2-(2-methoxyethyl)-1-oxo-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]carbamate(300 mg, 0.493 mmol), MeOH (2.5 mL) and HCl (4.0M) in dioxane (1.2 mL,4.8 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 21 hrs. Concentrate undervacuum and dry under vacuum at 60° C. to give9-amino-6,7-dichloro-2-(2-methoxyethyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-onedihydrochloride (245 mg, 99+%) as a cream-colored solid. ES/MS (m/z):(³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 394.0/396.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 252N-[6,7-Dichloro-2-(2-methoxyethyl)-1-oxo-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-2,2-difluoro-acetamide

Cool a suspension of9-amino-6,7-dichloro-2-(2-methoxyethyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1-onedihydrochloride (115 mg, 0.231 mmol), DMAP (9 mg, 0.07 mmol), and DCM(2.3 mL) under N₂ to 0° C. and add pyridine (0.1 mL, 1 mmol) anddifluoroacetic anhydride (60 μL, 0.46 mmol). Warm to ambient temperatureand stir for 1 hr. Quench with MeOH (2 mL) and concentrate under vacuum.Dilute with water and EtOAc. Adjust the pH to about 7 by the addition ofsaturated aqueous NaHCO₃ and separate the layers. Extract the aqueouslayer with EtOAc (5×) and combine the organic layers. Wash withsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith MeOH in DCM and dry under vacuum for 3 days to giveN-[6,7-dichloro-2-(2-methoxyethyl)-1-oxo-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-2,2-difluoro-acetamide(94 mg, 83%) as an off-white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 472.0/474.0(M+H). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6): 12.90 (s, 1H), 9.52 (s, 1H), 7.75 (s, 1H), 7.68(s, 1H), 7.46 (s, 1H), 5.94 (t, J=53.7 Hz, 1H), 4.88 (dd, J=6.4, 5.0 Hz,2H), 3.82 (dd, J=6.4, 5.0 Hz, 2H), 3.59 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 3.48 (t,J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 3.26 (s, 3H).

Intermediate 632 tert-Butyl9-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-6,7-dichloro-10-iodo-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate

Suspend tert-butyl 9-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-6,7-dichloro-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate (3.60 g,6.31 mmol) and N-iodosuccinimide (2.20 g, 9.47 mmol) in DMF (50 mL).Stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Pour onto iced water and filter.Dry the precipitate under vacuum for 16-18 hrs to give tert-butyl9-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-6,7-dichloro-10-iodo-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate(3.60 g, 98%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 580.2/582.2 (M−H).

Intermediate 633 tert-ButylN-(2-acetyl-6,7-dichloro-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)carbamate

Dilute together1-(9-bromo-6,7-dichloro-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl)ethanone(5.16 g, 14.3 mmol), tert-butyl carbamate (3.70 g., 31.4 mmol),tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(0) (1.31 g., 1.43 mmol),4,5-bis(diphenylphosphino)-9,9-dimethylxanthene (1.65 g, 2.85 mmol) andcesium carbonate (11.6 g, 35.6 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (140 mL). Flush withN₂ for 10 min. Heat to 100° C. and stir under N₂ for 16-18 hrs. Filterthrough diatomaceous earth and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flashcolumn chromatography eluting with hexane in MeOH and DCM to givetert-butylN-(2-acetyl-6,7-dichloro-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)carbamate(5.3 g, 93%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 396.2/398.2 (M−H).

Intermediate 634 tert-ButylN-(2-acetyl-6,7-dichloro-10-iodo-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)carbamate

Dilute tert-butyl N-(2-acetyl-6,7-dichloro-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol -9-yl)carbamate (5.30 g,13.3 mmol) and N-iodosuccinimide (4.50 g, 20.0 mmol) with DMF (50 mL).Stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Pour onto ice water and filter.Vacuum dry precipitate for 16-18 hrs to give tert-butylN-(2-acetyl-6,7-dichloro-10-iodo-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)carbamate(6.28 g, 90%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 522.0/524.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 635 tert-ButylN-[2-acetyl-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]carbamate

Dilute tert-butylN-(2-acetyl-6,7-dichloro-10-iodo-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)carbamate(4.50 g, 8.59 mmol) and1-(tetrahydro-2h-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1h-pyrazole(3.02 g, 10.30 mmol), Pd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (715 mg, 0.859 mmol), and sodiumcarbonate (1.82 g, 17.2 mmol) with 1,4-dioxane (100 mL) and water (20mL). Flush with N₂ for 10 min. Heat at 90° C. for 1.5 hrs. Cool toambient temperature, filter through diatomaceous earth, and concentrateunder vacuum.

Dissolve in EtOAc, dry over sodium sulfate, filter, concentrate undervacuum and purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc inhexanes to give tert-butylN-[2-acetyl-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]carbamate(4.2 g, 89%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 546.0/548.0 (M−H).

Intermediate 636 tert-Butyl N-[2-acetyl -6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-N-[3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxypropyl]carbamate

Dilute tert-butylN-[2-acetyl-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]carbamate(300 mg, 0.547 mmol) with DMF (10 mL). Add sodium hydride (90 mg, 2.19mmol, 60% in mineral oil) and stir under N₂ for 10 min. Addtert-butyl(3-iodopropoxy)dimethylsilane (0.670 g, 2.19 mmol) and stirmixture under N₂ for 2 hrs. Quench with ice water. Extract with EtOAc,dry over sodium sulfate and concentrate under vacuum to give tert-butylN-[2-acetyl-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-N-[3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxypropyl]carbamate(0.37 g, 90%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 718.4/720.4 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 2531-[6,7-Dichloro-9-(3-hydroxypropylamino)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]ethanone

Dilute tert-butylN-[2-acetyl-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-N-[3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxypropyl]carbamate(0.37 g, 0.51 mmol) with DCM (5.1 mL) and stir at 0° C. for 10 min. AddTFA (5.1 mL, 68 mmol) dropwise and stir at ambient temperature for 2hrs. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by removing the solvent throughrotary evaporator. Purify residual oil by HPLC to give1-[6,7-dichloro-9-(3-hydroxypropylamino)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]ethanone(128 mg, 59%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 422.2/424.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 637 tert-ButylN-[2-acetyl-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-N-(cyanomethyl)carbamate

Dilute tert-butylN-[2-acetyl-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]carbamate(200 mg, 0.365 mmol) with DMF (10 mL) and add sodium hydride (58 mg,1.46 mmol, 60% in mineral oil). Add chloroacetonitrile (95 μL, 1.46mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Quench with ice waterand extract with EtOAc. Dry over sodium sulfate and concentrate undervacuum to give tert-butylN-[2-acetyl-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-N-(cyanomethyl)carbamate(0.2 g, 90%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 587.3/589.3 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 2542-[[2-Acetyl-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]amino]acetonitrile

Dilute tert-butylN-[2-acetyl-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-N-(cyanomethyl)carbamate(0.20 g, 0.30 mmol) in DCM (3.0 mL) and cool to 0° C. Add TFA (3.0 mL,50 mmol) at 0° C. and warm to ambient temperature for over 4 hrs.Concentrate under vacuum and purify by HPLC to give2-[[2-acetyl-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]amino]acetonitrile(31 mg, 20%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 403.0/405.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6): 13.11 (s, 1H), 7.83-7.81 (m, 1H), 7.53-7.51 (m, 2H), 6.57 (s,1H), 5.02-5.99 (m, 1H), 4.73-4.59 (m, 3H), 4.31 (d, 2H), 3.94-3.89 (m,2H), 2.11 (S, 3H).

Intermediate 638 tert-Butyl N-[2-acetyl -6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-N-ethyl-carbamate

Dilute tert-butylN-[2-acetyl-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]carbamate(200 mg, 0.365 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) and add sodium hydride (58.0 mg,1.46 mmol, 60% in mineral oil). Stir at 0° C. under N₂ for 10 min. Addiodoethane (117 μL, 1.46 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 2hrs. Quench with ice water, extract with EtOAc, dry over sodium sulfateand concentrate under vacuum to give tert-butylN-[2-acetyl-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-N-ethyl-carbamate(0.2 g, 99+%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 576.0/578.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 2551-(6,7-dichloro-9-(ethylamino)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)ethan-1-one hydrochloride

Suspend tert-butylN-[2-acetyl-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-N-ethyl-carbamate(0.2 g, 0.3 mmol) in HCl (3.0 mL, 10 mmol, 4M in 1,4-dioxane) at 0° C.Warm to ambient temperature and stir for 2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuumand purify by HPLC to give1-(6,7-dichloro-9-(ethylamino)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)ethan-1-onehydrochloride (20 mg, 10%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 392.0/394.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 6391-(9-amino-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)ethan-1-one2,2,2-trifluoroacetate

Dissolve tert-butylN-[2-acetyl-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]carbamate(200 mg, 0.365 mmol) in DCM (4 mL) and stir at 0° C. for 10 min. Add TFA(4.0 mL, 48.22 mmol) dropwise. Warm to ambient temperature and stir for2 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum to give1-(9-amino-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)ethan-1-one2,2,2-trifluoroacetate (0.172 g, 100%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)364.0/366.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 256N-[2-Acetyl-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-2,2,2-trifluoro-acetamide

Suspend1-(9-amino-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)ethan-1-one2,2,2-trifluoroacetate (0.172 g, 0.360 mmol) in DCM (4 mL) and stir at0° C. for 10 minutes. Add pyridine (300 μL, 3.65 mmol). Dropwise, addTFAA (160 μL, 1.09 mmol) stir at 0° C. for 10 min and ambienttemperature for 10 min. Pour reaction into DCM (5 mL) and saturatedaqueous NaHCO₃ stirring vigorously. Separate the organic layer, dry oversodium sulfate, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by HPLC to giveN-[2-acetyl-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-2,2,2-trifluoro-acetamide(103 mg, 62.2%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 460.0/462.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6): 12.94 (s, 1H), 10.74 (s, 1H), 7.69 (s, 1H), 7.49 (s, 1H),7.29 (s, 1H), 4.98-4.64 (m, 4H), 3.98-3.92 (m, 2H), 2.12 (s, 3H).

Intermediate 640[2-[[5-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl]amino]-2-oxo-ethyl]acetate

Dissolve5-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-amine(100 mg, 0.2403 mmol) in pyridine (10 mL, 124 mmol) and add(2-chloro-2-oxo-ethyl) acetate (95 mg, 0.721 mmol). Stir at ambienttemperature for 48 hrs. Stir for 1 hr. at reflux temperature. Cool toambient temperature, pour onto ice water. Extract with EtOAc, wash withdilute HCl, saturated aqueous NaCl and dry over sodium sulfate.Concentrate under vacuum to give[2-[[5-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl]amino]-2-oxo-ethyl]acetate (100 mg, 99+%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 435.0/437.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 257N-[5-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl]-2-hydroxy-acetamide

Dilute[2-[[5-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl]amino]-2-oxo-ethyl] acetate (100 mg, 0.230 mmol) and potassiumcarbonate (65 mg, 0.46 mmol) with MeOH (5 mL). Heat at 80° C. for 1 hr.Concentrate under vacuum and dilute with water. Filter and purifyprecipitate by HPLC to giveN-[5-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl]-2-hydroxy-acetamide(67 mg, 74%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 393.0/395.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 6416,7-Dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylicacid

Dissolve lithium hydroxide (0.500 g, 19.60 mmol) in water (20 mL). Add asolution of ethyl6,7-dichloro-3-[1-[(2R)-tetrahydropyran-2-yl]pyrazol-4-yl]-1H-indole-2-carboxylate(800 mg, 1.96 mmol) in EtOH (20 mL). Stir at ambient temperature for16-18 hrs. Remove EtOH under vacuum and extract the residual aqueoussolution with EtOAc (3×). Dry combined EtOAc, wash with saturatedaqueous NaCl and dry over sodium sulfate. Concentrate under vacuum togive6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylicacid (0.60 g, 81%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 380.0/382.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 642 tert-Butyl (6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-L-prolinate

Suspend6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylicacid (100 mg, 0.263 mmol), tert-butyl (2S)-pyrrolidine-2-carboxylate (70mg, 0.395 mmol), HATU (0.200 g, 0.526 mmol) and DIPEA (0.200 mL, 1.05mmol) in DMF (1.5 mL). Stir for 1 hr. at ambient temperature. Quenchwith saturated aqueous NaHCO₃, extract with EtOAc (3×) and wash combinedEtOAc with saturated aqueous NH₄Cl. Dry over sodium sulfate andconcentrate to give tert-butyl(6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-L-prolinate(135 mg, 99+%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 531.5/533.6 (M−H).

EXAMPLE 258 (2S)-1-[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid

Cool HCl (2.0 mL, 8.0 mmol, 4M in 1,4-dioxane) to 0° C. Add tert-butyl(6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-L-prolinate(135 mg, 0.253 mmol). Stir at ambient temperature for 3 hrs. Concentrateunder vacuum and purify by HPLC to give(2S)-1-[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]pyrrolidine-2-carboxylicacid (40 mg, 37%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 393.0/395.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLES 259 & 2605-[6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carbonyl]oxazolidin-2-oneIsomer 1 and Isomer 2

Purify5-[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carbonyl]oxazolidin-2-one(32 mg, 0.076 mmol) by chiral supercritical fluid chromatography to givethe titled compounds (Isomer 1-13.4 mg, 42%; Isomer 2-11.6 mg, 36%).Retention time=1.50 min (>99% ee) and retention time=3.00 min (96% ee).Column: Chiralpak AD-H, 21×250 mm; Mobile Phase: 40% IPA: 60% CO₂; FlowRate: 80 mL/min; Column temperature: 40° C.; Detection: 225 nM. ES/MS(m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 419.8/421.8 (M+H). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6): 13.15-13.12 (m,1H), 8.08-8.05 (m, 1H), 7.82-7.72 (m, 2H), 7.67-7.63 (m, 1H), 7.29 (d,J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 5.65-5.62 (m, 1H), 5.06-4.95 (m, 2H), 4.80-4.73 (m, 2H),4.06-4.01 (m, 2H), 3.69-3.61 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLES 261 & 2623-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]propane-1,2-diol(Isomer 1 and Isomer 2)

Purify3-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]amino]propane-1,2-diol(45.2 mg, 0.132 mmol) by supercritical fluid chromatography to give thetitled compounds (Isomer 1-14.2 mg, 31%; Isomer 2-17.8 mg, 39%).Retention time (isomer 1)=1.39 min (>99% ee) and Retention time (isomer2)=1.97 min (97% ee). Column: Chiralcel OJ-H, 21×250 mm; Mobile Phase:30% EtOH: 70% CO₂; Flow Rate: 80 mL/min; Column temperature: 40° C.;Detection: 225 nM. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 340.8/342.8 (M+H). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6): 12.98-12.96 (brs, 1H), 11.41 (s, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.60 (s,1H), 7.13 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 6.23 (s, 1H), 4.97-4.93 (m, 1H), 4.78 (d,J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 4.62 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 3.64-3.62 (m, 1H), 3.30-3.23 (m,3H), 2.95-2.89 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 263N-[2-Acetyl-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-2,2-difluoro-acetamide

Dilute tert-butylN-[2-acetyl-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]carbamate(115 mg, 0.210 mmol) with HCl (2.0 mL, 8.0 mmol, 4M in dioxane) and stirfor 1 hr., at ambient temperature. Concentrate under vacuum. Dilute inDCM (2.0 mL), add DMAP (8.9 mg, 0.071 mmol) and cool to 0° C. Addpyridine (0.10 mL, 1.0 mmol) and difluoroacetic anhydride (0.05 mL, 0.4mmol). Stir for 1 hr., concentrate under vacuum and purify by reversephase chromatography to giveN-[2-acetyl-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-2,2-difluoro-acetamide(47.5 mg, 59%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 442.0/444.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6): 13.10-13.08 (brs, 1H), 9.76-9.74 (m, 1H), 7.86-7.84 (m, 1H),7.50 (s, 2H), 6.10-5.83 (m, 1H), 4.79-4.72 (m, 2H), 4.69-4.66 (m, 2H),3.98-3.91 (m, 2H), 2.12 (s, 3H).

EXAMPLES 264 & 2652-(4-acetylmorpholin-2-yl)-1-(6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)ethan-1-oneIsomer 1 and Isomer 2

Purify2-(4-acetylmorpholin-2-yl)-1-(6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)ethan-1-one(70 mg, 0.15 mmol) by supercritical fluid chromatography to give thecrude titled compounds (Isomer 1-24.4 mg; Isomer 2-25.7 mg). Retentiontime (isomer 1)=3.56 min (>99% ee) and retention time (isomer 2)=4.61min (97% ee). Column: Chiralpak IG (Amy-3), 30×250 mm; Mobile Phase: 50%EtOH: 50% CO₂; Flow Rate: 100 mL/min; Column temperature: 40° C.;Detection: 240 nM. Purify the separated isomers by reverse phase columnchromatography to give the titled compounds (Isomer 1-8.7 mg, 0.018mmol, 12%; Isomer 2-11.3 mg, 0.023 mmol, 16%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)476.0/478.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6): 13.33-13.29 (m, 1H), 7.95-7.89 (m,2H), 7.67-7.63 (m, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 4.99-4.92 (m, 2H),4.76-4.67 (m, 2H), 4.35-4.12 (m, 1H), 4.04-3.99 (m, 2H), 3.92-3.85 (m,4H), 3.19-3.14 (m, 1H), 2.96-2.90 (m, 1H), 2.83-2.76 (m, 1H), 2.70-2.65(m, 1H), 1.99-1.97 (m, 3H).

EXAMPLE 2661-[6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-(1H-pyrazol-5-yl)ethanone

Dilute6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indolehydrochloride (100 mg, 0.293 mmol) with DMF (5.5 mL). Add2-(1H-pyrazol-5-yl)acetic acid (61.1 mg, 0.460 mmol), HATU (213 mg,0.544 mmol) and DIPEA (0.3 mL, 2 mmol). Stir at ambient temperature for72 hrs. Quench the reaction with water, and extract with EtOAc. Wash theorganic layer with water (3×). Dry the organic layer over magnesiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by reverse phasecolumn chromatography to give1-[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-(1H-pyrazol-5-yl)ethanone(40.9 mg, 34%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 415.0/417.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6): 13.20-13.17 (m, 1H), 12.79-12.74 (m, 1H), 8.10-8.08 (m, 1H),7.87-7.85 (m, 1H), 7.66-7.60 (m, 2H), 7.28 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 6.12-6.05(m, 1H), 5.07-4.91 (m, 2H), 4.69-4.64 (m, 2H), 4.10-3.98 (m, 2H),3.89-3.87 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 2671-[6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-pyrazin-2-yl-ethanone

Dilute6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indolehydrochloride (95.1 mg, 0.277 mmol) with DMF (5 mL). Add2-(pyrazin-2-yl)acetic acid (66 mg, 0.46 mmol), HATU (250 mg, 0.638mmol) and DIPEA (0.3 mL, 2 mmol). Stir at ambient temperature for 72hrs. Quench the reaction with water, and extract with EtOAc. Wash theorganic layer with water (3×). Dry the organic layer over magnesiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by reverse phasecolumn chromatography to give1-[6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-pyrazin-2-yl-ethanone(35.7 mg, 30%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 427.0/429.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6): 13.15-13.14 (m, 1H), 8.61-8.58 (m, 3H), 8.08-8.06 (m, 1H),7.83-7.81 (m, 1H), 7.68-7.67 (m, 1H), 7.29 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 5.12-4.94(m, 2H), 4.81-4.78 (m, 2H), 4.15-4.14 (m, 3H), 4.03-4.01 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2682-[[2-Acetyl-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetamide

Dilute2-[[2-acetyl-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile(20.7 mg, 0.0512 mmol) and potassium carbonate (30 mg, 0.22 mmol) withDMSO (0.5 mL). Cool to 0° C. Add hydrogen peroxide (0.05 mL, 0.5 mmol,35% in water) and stir for 2 hrs. at ambient temperature. Concentrateunder vacuum and purify by reverse phase column chromatography to give2-[[2-acetyl-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetamide(4.4 mg, 20%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 422.2/424.2 (M+H). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6): 13.00-12.96 (m, 1H), 8.00-7.98 (m, 2H), 7.44-7.39 (m, 1H),6.77-6.72 (m, 2H), 4.79-4.73 (m, 3H), 4.67-4.64 (m, 1H), 4.48 (s, 2H),3.96-3.89 (m, 2H), 2.12-2.06 (m, 3H).

EXAMPLE 269 2-[[6,7-Dichloro-2-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetamide

Dilute2-[[6,7-dichloro-2-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetonitrile(21.1 mg, 0.050 mmol) and potassium carbonate (88 mg, 0.64 mmol) withDMSO (3 mL). Cool to 0° C. Add hydrogen peroxide (0.1 mL, 1 mmol, 35% inwater and stir for 2 hrs., at ambient temperature. Concentrate undervacuum and purify by reverse phase column chromatography to give2-[[6,7-dichloro-2-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]oxy]acetamide(2.5 mg, 11%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 438.0/440.0 (M+H). 1-E1 NMR(DMSO-d6): 13.08-13.06 (m, 1H), 7.89-7.87 (m, 2H), 7.44-7.41 (m, 1H),6.76-6.71 (m, 2H), 4.87-4.69 (m, 5H), 4.48 (s, 2H), 4.21-4.16 (m, 2H),3.90 (s, 2H).

EXAMPLES 270 & 2714-[[6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]cyclopentane-1,3-diolIsomer 1 and Isomer 2

Purify4-[[6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl]oxy]cyclopentane-1,3-diol(42 mg, 0.11 mmol) by supercritical fluid chromatography to give thetitled compounds (Isomer 1-17.2 mg, 41%; Isomer 2-15.8 mg, 38%).Retention time (isomer 1)=2.89 min (99% ee) and retention time (isomer2)=4.06 min (98% ee). Column: Chiralpak AD-H, 21×250 mm; Mobile Phase:25% EtOH: 75% CO₂; Flow Rate: 100 mL/min; Column temperature: 40° C.;Detection: 225 nM. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 368.2/370.2 (M+H). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6): 12.65 (s, 1H), 11.60 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.11-8.08 (m, 2H),7.45 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 6.74 (s, 1H), 5.12 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 4.73 (d,J=3.9 Hz, 1H), 4.53-4.49 (m, 1H), 4.35-4.30 (m, 1H), 4.28-4.23 (m, 1H),2.57 (dd, J=7.1, 14.0 Hz, 1H), 1.89-1.75 (m, 2H), 1.55 (dt, J=14.0, 4.7Hz, 1H).

Intermediate 6431-[9-Amino-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxy-ethanone

Dilute tert-butyl9-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-6,7-dichloro-10-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carboxylate(1.02 g, 1.68 mmol) in HCl (16 mL, 64 mmol, 4M in dioxane) and1,4-dioxane (16 mL). Stir at ambient temperature for 2 hrs. Concentratethe reaction mixture and dilute with DMF (16 mL). Add HATU (0.917 g,2.36 mmol), 2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyacetic acid (0.42 g, 2.2mmol), DIPEA (0.9 mL, 5 mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 45min. Dilute with EtOAc and wash with water (3×). Dry over magnesiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash silicacolumn chromatography eluting with EtOAc in hexanes Further purify byreverse phase column chromatography to give1-[9-amino-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxy-ethanone(35 mg, 4%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 493.8/495.8 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 272N-[6,7-Dichloro-2-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-2,2-difluoro-acetamide

Dissolve1-[9-amino-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxy-ethanone(35 mg, 0.071 mmol) in DCM (1.0 mL). Add 4-dimethylamino pyridine (5.6mg, 0.044 mmol) and cool to 0° C. Add pyridine (0.05 mL, 0.6 mmol) anddifluoroacetic anhydride (0.02 mL, 0.2 mmol). Stir for 10 min thenremove the ice bath and stir for 16-18 hrs. Concentrate, dilute in DCM(1.0 mL) and add TFA (0.5 mL). Stir for 1.5 hrs., at ambienttemperature. Concentrate under vacuum and purify by reverse phase columnchromatography to give N-[6, 7-dichloro-2-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-2,2-difluoro-acetamide(11.9 mg, 37%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 458.2/460.2 (M+H). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6): 13.13-13.12 (m, 1H), 7.82-7.81 (m, 2H), 7.51 (s, 1H),6.09-5.82 (m, 1H), 4.90-4.87 (m, 1H), 4.77 (s, 1H), 4.73-4.69 (m, 3H),4.22-4.12 (m, 2H), 3.92 (s, 2H).

Intermediate 643[9-Amino-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-[(2S)-1,4-dioxan-2-yl]methanone

Dilute6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-aminehydrochloride (180 mg, 0.504 mmol) with DMF (6 mL). Add(25)-1,4-dioxane-2-carboxylic acid (77 mg, 0.58 mmol), HATU (295 mg,0.76 mmol) and DIPEA (0.55 mL, 3.15 mmol). Stir at ambient temperaturefor 3 hrs. Dilute with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ and extract with EtOAc.Dry over magnesium sulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purifyby HPLC to give[9-amino-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-[(2S)-1,4-dioxan-2-yl]methanone(103 mg, 47%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 434.2/436.2 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 273 N-[6,7-Dichloro-2-[(2S)-1,4-dioxane-2-carbonyl]-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-2,2-difluoro-acetamide

Dissolve[9-amino-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-[(2S)-1,4-dioxan-2-yl]methanone(50 mg, 0.115 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (2 mL). Add DMAP (25 mg, 0.20 mmol),pyridine (0.10 mL, 1.0 mmol) and difluoroacetic anhydride (0.060 mL,0.46 mmol). Stir at ambient temperature for 16 hrs. Dilute withsaturated aqueous NaHCO₃ and extract with EtOAc. Dry over magnesiumsulfate, filter, concentrate under vacuum and purify by HPLC to giveN-[6,7-dichloro-2-[(2S)-1,4-dioxane-2-carbonyl]-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-2,2-difluoro-acetamide(25 mg, 42%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 514.0/516.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 6443-[2-[9-Amino-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-oxo-ethyl]oxazolidin-2-one

Dilute6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-aminehydrochloride (180 mg, 0.504 mmol) with DMF (6 mL). Add2-(2-oxooxazolidin-3-yl)acetic acid (90 mg, 0.62 mmol). Add HATU (307mg, 0.79 mmol) and DIPEA (0.55 mL, 3.15 mmol). Stir at ambienttemperature for 3 hrs. Quench with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃, extractwith EtOAc, dry over magnesium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by HPLC to give3-[2-[9-amino-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-oxo-ethyl]oxazolidin-2-one(82 mg, 36%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 449.2/451.2 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 274N-[6,7-Dichloro-2-[2-(2-oxooxazolidin-3-yl)acetyl]-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-2,2-difluoro-acetamide

Dissolve3-[2-[9-amino-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-oxo-ethyl]oxazolidin-2-one(40 mg, 0.089 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (2 mL). Add DMAP (15 mg, 0.12 mmol),pyridine (0.10 mL, 1.0 mmol) and difluoroacetic anhydride (0.030 mL,0.23 mmol). Stir at ambient temperature for 48 hrs. Quench withsaturated aqueous NaHCO₃ and extract with EtOAc. Dry over magnesiumsulfate, filter, concentrate under vacuum, and purify by HPLC to giveN-[6,7-dichloro-2-[2-(2-oxooxazolidin-3-yl)acetyl]-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-2,2-difluoro-acetamide(24 mg, 53%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 527.0/529.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6): 13.10-13.09 (m, 1H), 9.77 (s, 1H), 7.88-7.85 (m, 1H), 7.51(s, 2H), 6.10-5.83 (m, 1H), 4.82-4.72 (m, 4H), 4.31-4.25 (m, 4H), 3.97(t, J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 3.55 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 2H).

Intermediate 6454-[9-Amino-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-N,N-dimethyl-4-oxo-butanamide

Dilute together6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-aminehydrochloride (180 mg, 0.504 mmol) with DMF (6 mL). Add4-(dimethylamino)-4-oxo-butanoic acid (91 mg, 0.63 mmol), HATU (309 mg,0.80 mmol) and DIPEA (0.55 mL, 3.15 mmol). Stir at ambient temperaturefor 2.5 hrs. Quench with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ and extract withEtOAc. Dry over magnesium sulfate, filter, concentrate under vacuum andpurify via reverse phase HPLC chromatography to give4-[9-amino-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-N,N-dimethyl-4-oxo-butanamide(60 mg, 27%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 449.2/451.2 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 2754-[6,7-Dichloro-9-[(2,2-difluoroacetyl)amino]-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-N,N-dimethyl-4-oxo-butanamide

Dissolve4-[9-amino-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-N,N-dimethyl-4-oxo-butanamide(57 mg, 0.13 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (2 mL). Add DMAP (15 mg, 0.12 mmol),pyridine (0.10 mL, 1.0 mmol) and difluoroacetic anhydride (0.030 mL,0.23 mmol). Stir at ambient temperature for 20 hrs. Quench withsaturated aqueous NaHCO₃ and extract with EtOAc. Dry over magnesiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by HPLCchromatography to give4-[6,7-dichloro-9-[(2,2-difluoroacetyl)amino]-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-N,N-dimethyl-4-oxo-butanamide(33 mg, 49%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 527.0/529.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR (DMSO):13.07-13.04 (m, 1H), 9.80-9.73 (m, 1H), 7.93-7.91 (m, 1H), 7.52 (s, 2H),6.08-5.81 (m, 1H), 4.79 (s, 2H), 4.67 (s, 2H), 4.05-3.93 (m, 2H), 2.97(s, 3H), 2.78 (s, 3H), 2.67-2.61 (m, 2H), 2.54-2.49 (m, 2H).

Intermediate 6464-[2-[9-Amino-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-oxo-ethyl]piperidin-2-one

Dilute6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-aminehydrochloride (156 mg, 0.435 mmol) with DMF (6 mL). Add2-(2-oxopiperidin-4-yl)acetic acid (84 mg, 0.51 mmol), HATU (255 mg,0.66 mmol) and DIPEA (0.25 mL, 1.43 mmol). Stir at ambient temperaturefor 5 hrs., then add additional DIPEA (0.25 mL, 1.43 mmol). Stir atambient temperature for 18 hrs. Load the reaction mixture onto a 10 gcationic ion exchange resin. Elute first with a 1:1 mixture of MeOH andDCM. Next, collect separately the fraction from eluting with 7N ammoniain MeOH. Concentrate this fraction to give crude4-[2-[9-amino-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-oxo-ethyl]piperidin-2-one.(241 mg, 99+%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 459.2/461.2 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 276N-[6,7-Dichloro-2-[2-(2-oxo-4-piperidyl)acetyl]-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-2,2-difluoro-acetamide

Dilute4-[2-[9-amino-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-oxo-ethyl]piperidin-2-one(201 mg, 0.435 mmol) with DCM (5 mL) and 1,4-dioxane (2 mL). Add DMAP(30 mg, 0.24 mmol) and cool to 0° C. Add pyridine (0.10 mL, 1.0 mmol)and difluoroacetic anhydride (0.060 mL, 0.46 mmol). Stir for 10 min at0° C. then stir for 16 hrs., at ambient temperature. Add 1,4-dioxane (5mL), 1,2-dimethoxyethane (5 mL), DIPEA (0.15 mL, 0.86 mmol) anddifluoroacetic anhydride (0.06 mL, 0.46 mmol). Stir for 3 hrs. Adddifluoroacetic anhydride (0.10 mL, 0.77 mmol) and stir for 2 hrs. Quenchwith MeOH and aqueous 1M NaOH. Dilute with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ andextract with EtOAc. Dry over magnesium sulfate, filter, concentrateunder vacuum, and purify by HPLC to giveN-[6,7-dichloro-2-[2-(2-oxo-4-piperidyl)acetyl]-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-2,2-difluoro-acetamide(38 mg, 16%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 539.0/541.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 6471-[9-Amino-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-pyrazin-2-yl-ethanone

Dilute6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-aminehydrochloride (156 mg, 0.435 mmol) and DMF (6 mL). Add2-(pyrazin-2-yl)acetic acid (74 mg, 0.52 mmol). Add HATU (273 mg, 0.70mmol) then add DIEA (0.25 mL, 1.43 mmol). Stir at ambient temperaturefor 7 hrs. Add additional DIEA (0.25 mL, 1.43 mmol) and stir for 16 hrs.Purify via silica gel normal phase chromatography eluting with 10% MeOHin DCM to give semi-pure1-[9-amino-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-pyrazin-2-yl-ethanone.(136 mg, 71%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 442.2/444.2 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 277N-[6,7-Dichloro-2-(2-pyrazin-2-ylacetyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-2,2-difluoro-acetamide

Dilute1-[9-amino-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2-yl]-2-pyrazin-2-yl-ethanone(136 mg, 0.31 mmol) with DCM (4 mL) and 1,4-dioxane (1 mL). Add DMAP (29mg, 0.23 mmol) and cool to 0° C. Add pyridine (0.10 mL, 1.0 mmol) anddifluoroacetic anhydride (0.050 mL, 0.38 mmol) and stir for 10 minutes.Stir at ambient temperature for 16 hrs. Add difluoroacetic anhydride(0.02 mL, 0.15 mmol). Stir for 3 hrs. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with MeOH in DCM to giveN-[6,7-dichloro-2-(2-pyrazin-2-ylacetyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl]-2,2-difluoro-acetamide(5 mg, 3%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 520.2/522.2 (M+H). ¹H NMR (DMSO):13.26-13.24 (m, 1H), 9.80-9.79 (m, 1H), 8.59-8.50 (m, 3H), 7.74-7.58 (m,2H), 7.53 (s, 1H), 6.07-5.80 (m, 1H), 4.89-4.80 (m, 2H), 4.72 (s, 2H),4.13 (s, 2H), 4.11-3.96 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 2785,6-Dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-ol

Dissolve7,8-dichloro-4-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,3-dihydropyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-one(0.034, 0.11 mmol) in THF (3 mL). Add sodium borohydride (70 mg, 1.85mmol). Stir at ambient temperature for 24 hrs. Add additional sodiumborohydride (30 mg, 0.79 mmol) and stir for 6 hrs. Quench with saturatedaqueous NaHCO₃ and extract with EtOAc. Dry over magnesium sulfate,filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in hexanes to give5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2-ol(28 mg, 82%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 308.0/310.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6): 13.01-13.00 (m, 1H), 8.13-8.11 (m, 2H), 7.71 (d, J=8.5 Hz,1H), 7.19 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 5.57 (d, J=4.4 Hz, 1H), 4.97-4.95 (m, 1H),4.58 (dd, J=5.2, 11.2 Hz, 1H), 4.34 (dd, J=2.2, 11.2 Hz, 1H), 3.40-3.33(m, 1H), 2.94 (dd, J=2.4, 16.9 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2792-((6,7-Dichloro-2-(2-methoxyacetyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

Dissolve2-((6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(75 mg, 0.23 mmol, HCl salt) in DMF (3 mL). Add TEA (0.10 mL, 0.72 mmol)and acetyl chloride (0.030 mL, 0.41 mmol) at 0° C. Stir 2 hrs., atambient temperature. Quench with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ and extractwith EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC to give2-((6,7-dichloro-2-(2-methoxyacetyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile (30 mg, 37%) asan off-white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 434.0/436.0 (M+H).

Examples 280-296 (Table 4) were prepared by similar means from2-((6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrileusing an appropriate electrophile in DMF or DCM in the presence of abase (e.g. TEA, DIPEA). Carboxylic acids were activated using HATU.

TABLE 4 Example Chemical Name Structure Analytical Data 2802-((2-Acetyl-6,7-dichloro-10- (1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol- 9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 404.0/406.2 (M + H) 281(R)-2-((6,7-Dichloro-2-(4- methylmorpholine-2-carbonyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4- tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 489.2/491.2 (M + H) 2822-((6,7-Dichloro-2-(5-methyl- 1,2,4-oxadiazole-3-carbonyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4- tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 472.0/474.2 (M + H) 2832-((6,7-Dichloro-2-(1-methyl- 1H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carbonyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4- tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 471.2/473.2 (M + H) 284 2-((6,7-Dichloro-2-(2-(2- oxooxazolidin-3-yl)acetyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4- tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 489.2/491.2 (M + H) 285(S)-2-((6,7-Dichloro-2-(1,4- dioxane-2-carbonyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4- tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 476.2/478.2 (M + H) 2862-((6,7-Dichloro-2-(pyrazine-2- carbonyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2- a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 468.0/470.2 (M + H) 2872-((2-(2-(1H-1,2,4-Triazol-1- yl)acetyl)-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4- tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 471.2/473.2 (M + H) 2882-((6,7-Dichloro-2-(1,4- dioxane-2-carbonyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4- tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 476.2/478.2 (M + H) 289 2-((6,7-Dichloro-2-(2-morpholinoacetyl)-10-(1H- pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol- 9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 489.2/491.2 (M + H) 2902-((6,7-Dichloro-2-(2-(3- oxomorpholino)acetyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4- tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 503.2/505.2 (M + H) 2912-((6,7-Dichloro-2-(1-methyl-5- oxopyrrolidine-3-carbonyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4- tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 487.2/489.2 (M + H) 2922-((2-(3-(1H-1,2,4-Triazol-1- yl)propanoyl)-6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4- tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 485.2/487.2 (M + H) 2932-((6,7-Dichloro-2-(2-(3,5- dimethyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)acetyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)- 1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 499.2/501.2 (M + H) 294 2-((6,7-Dichloro-2-(4-methylmorpholine-2-carbonyl)- 10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol- 9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 489.2/491.2 (M + H) 295 2-((6,7-Dichloro-2-(3-(piperidine-1- carbonyl)pyrazine-2-carbonyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4- tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 579.2/581.2 (M + H) 296 2-((6,7-Dichloro-2-(3-(morpholine-4- carbonyl)pyrazine-2-carbonyl)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4- tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-9-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 581.2/583.2 (M + H)

EXAMPLE 2974-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)-4-oxobutanamide

Dissolve6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole(100 mg, 0.291 mmol, HCl salt) in DMF (3 mL). Add TEA (0.10 mL, 1.43mmol), HATU (135 mg, 0.347 mmol), and succinamic acid (42 mg, 0.347mmol). Stir for 18 hrs. at ambient temperature under N₂. Quench withsaturated aqueous NaHCO₃ and extract with EtOAc, wash with saturatedaqueous NaCl (3×), dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC to give4-(6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)-4-oxobutanamide(55 mg, 45%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 406.0/408.0(M+H).

Examples 298-335 (Table 5) were prepared by similar means from6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indoleusing an appropriate electrophile in DMF or DCM in the presence of abase (e.g. TEA, DIPEA). Carboxylic acids were activated using HATU.

TABLE 5 Example Chemical Name Structure Analytical Data 2981-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H- pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4- dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)-2-(1,4-dioxepan-6- yl)ethan-1-one

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 449.2/451.2 (M + H) 299 1-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4- dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)-2-(1,4-dioxan-2- yl)ethan-1-one

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 435.2/437.2 (M + H) 3003-(2-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H- pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol- 2(1H)-yl)-2-oxoethyl)-1-methylpyrrolidin-2-one

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 446.2/448.2 (M + H) 3012-(2-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H- pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol- 2(1H)-yl)-2-oxoethoxy)-N,N-dimethylacetamide

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 450.2/452.2 (M + H) 302 3-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4- dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)-N,N-dimethyl-3- oxopropanamide

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 420.2/422.2 (M + H) 303 4-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4- tetrahydropyrazino[1,2- a]indole-2-carbonyl)-1-methylpiperidin-2-one

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 446.2/448.2 (M + H) 3044-(3-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H- pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol- 2(1H)-yl)-3- oxopropyl)morpholin-3-one

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 462.2/464.2 (M + H) 305 5-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4- tetrahydropyrazino[1,2- a]indole-2-carbonyl)-1-methylpiperidin-2-one

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 446.2/448.2 (M + H) 306 1-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4- dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol- 2(1H)-yl)-2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethan-1-one

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 423.2/425.2 (M + H) 3073-(2-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H- pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol- 2(1H)-yl)-2- oxoethyl)thiazolidine-2,4-dione

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 464.2/466.2 (M + H) 308N-(3-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H- pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol- 2(1H)-yl)-3-oxopropyl)-N- methylacetamide

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 434.2/436.2 (M + H) 309 (6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4- dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol- 2(1H)-yl)(4-methylmorpholin-3- yl)methanone

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 434.2/436.2 (M + H) 310 (6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4- dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)(1,4-dioxepan-6- yl)methanone

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 435.2/437.2 (M + H) |3113-(2-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H- pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol- 2(1H)-yl)-2-oxoethyl)-1-methylimidazolidine-2,4- dione

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 461.2/463.2 (M + H) 312 4-(6,7-dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4- tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]indole-2-carbonyl)-1-(2- methoxyethyl)pyrrolidin-2- one

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 476.2/478.2 (M + H) 3131-(2-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H- pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol- 2(1H)-yl)-2-oxoethyl)-3-methylimidazolidin-2-one

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 447.2/449.2 (M + H) 314 4-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4- tetrahydropyrazino[1,2- a]indole-2-carbonyl)-1,3-oxazinan-2-one

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 434.2/436.2 (M + H) 3154-(2-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H- pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol- 2(1H)-yl)-2- oxoethyl)morpholin-3-one

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 448.2/450.2 (M + H) 3161-(2-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H- pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol- 2(1H)-yl)-2- oxoethyl)pyrrolidin-2-one

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 432.2/434.2 (M + H) 317 1-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4- dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol- 2(1H)-yl)-3-(2-methoxyethoxy)propan-1- one

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 437.2/439.2 (M + H) 318N-(2-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H- pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol- 2(1H)-yl)-2-oxoethyl)-2-methoxy-N-methylacetamide

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 450.2/452.2 (M + H) 319 4-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4- tetrahydropyrazino[1,2- a]indole-2-carbonyl)-1-methylpyrrolidin-2-one

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 432.2/434.2 (M + H) 320 5-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4- tetrahydropyrazino[1,2- a]indole-2-carbonyl)-1-ethylpyrrolidin-2-one

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 446.2/448.2 (M + H) 3211-(3-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H- pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2- a]indole-2-carbonyl)azetidin- 1-yl)ethan-1-one

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 432.2/434.4 (M + H) 322 1-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4- dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol- 2(1H)-yl)-2-((3-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5- yl)methoxy)ethan-1-one

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 461.2/463.2 (M + H) 3235-(2-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H- pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol- 2(1H)-yl)-2-oxoethyl)-3-methylthiazolidine-2,4-dione

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 478.2/480.2 (M + H) 3245-(2-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H- pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol- 2(1H)-yl)-2-oxoethyl)-1-methylpyrrolidin-2-one

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 446.2/448.2 (M + H) 325 1-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4- dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol- 2(1H)-yl)-3-(5-fluoropyrimidin-2-yl)propan- 1-one

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 459.2/461.2 (M + H) 326 5-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4- tetrahydropyrazino[1,2- a]indole-2-carbonyl)-1-methylpyrrolidin-2-one

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 432.2/434.2 (M + H) 3271-(2-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H- pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol- 2(1H)-yl)-2-oxoethyl)-3-methylimidazolidine-2,4- dione

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 461.2/463.2 (M + H) 328 1-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4- dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-2(1H)-yl)-3-(1H-imidazol-1- yl)propan-1-one

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 429.2/431.2 (M + H) 329N-(1-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H- pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol- 2(1H)-yl)-1-oxopropan-2- yl)propionamide

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 434.2/436.2 (M + H) 330 1-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4- dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol- 2(1H)-yl)-2-(3-(dimethylamino)oxetan-3- yl)ethan-1-one

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 448.2/450.2 (M + H) 331 6-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4- tetrahydropyrazino[1,2- a]indole-2-carbonyl)-1-methylpiperidin-2-one

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 446.2/448.2 (M + H) 332 (6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4- dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol- 2(1H)-yl)(3-(dimethylamino)oxetan-3- yl)methanone

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 434.2/436.2 (M + H) 333N-(1-(6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H- pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol- 2(1H)-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl)-2-methoxyacetamide

ES/MS (m/z): 450.2/452.2 (M + H) 334 (6,7-Dichloro-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4- dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol- 2(1H)-yl)(3-methoxytetrahydrofuran-3- yl)methanone

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 435.2/437.2 (M + H) 335rac-(R)-4-(2-(6,7-Dichloro- 10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol- 2(1H)-yl)-2- oxoethyl)piperidin-2-one

ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 446.0/448.0 (M + H)

Intermediate 648 tert-ButylN-[6,7-dichloro-2-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indazol-4-yl]carbamate

Suspend4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-2-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indazole (900 mg, 1.61 mmol), tert-butyl carbamate (400 mg, 3.41 mmol),Pd₂(dba)₃ (150 mg, 0.163 mmol), Xantphos (190 mg, 0.328 mmol), andCs₂CO₃ (1.3 g, 4.0 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (40 mL). Degas and purge with N₂(3×), then stir at 100° C. for 3 hrs., under N₂ atmosphere. Filter anddilute the filtrate with water, extract with EtOAc, dry over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filter and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash silica gelchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give tert-butylN-[6,7-dichloro-2-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indazol-4-yl]carbamate(500 mg, 52%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 536.2/538.2(M+H).

Intermediate 649 6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indazol-4-amine

Dissolve tert-butylN-[6,7-dichloro-2-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-3-(1-tetrahydropyran-2-ylpyrazol-4-yl)indazol-4-yl]carbamate(500 mg, 0.834 mmol) in 4M HCl in MeOH (20 mL). Stir at ambienttemperature for 4 hrs. Filter and dry under vacuum to give6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indazol-4-amine (200 mg, 90%, HClsalt) as a brown solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 269.1/271.1 (M+H).

Intermediate 6505,6-Dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2(3H)-one

Dissolve5,6-dichloro-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2(3H)-one(80 mg, 0.20 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) and add TFA (250 μL, 3.31 mmol). Stirat ambient temperature for 6 hrs and add TFA (100 μL, 1.32 mmol). Stirat ambient temperature for 1.5 hrs, add a few drops of 2-propanol, andstir at ambient temperature for 4 hrs. Concentrate under vacuum andpurify by reverse phase chromatography to give5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-2(3H)-one (36.7mg, 58%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 306.0/308.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 336 N-(6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indazol-4-yl)-2-hydroxyacetamide

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indazol-4-amine (200 mg,0.671 mmol) and TEA (0.6 mL, 4 mmol) in DCM (10 mL) and stir at ambienttemperature for 0.5 hr. Add (2-chloro-2-oxo-ethyl) acetate (400 mg, 2.93mmol) and stir at ambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Quench with water,extract with EtOAc, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Dissolve theresidue in MeOH (10 mL) and add potassium carbonate (100 mg, 0.724mmol), then stir at ambient temperature for 4 hrs. Concentrate undervacuum and purify by reverse phase prep-HPLC to giveN-(6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indazol-4-yl)-2-hydroxyacetamide(59.82 mg, 27%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 326.2/328.2(M+H).

EXAMPLE 337N-(6,7-Dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indazol-4-yl)-2,2-difluoroacetamide

Dissolve 6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indazol-4-amine (200 mg,0.671 mmol) and ethyl difluoroacetate (0.3 mL, 3 mmol) in DCM (5 mL) andadd Me₃Al (2 mL, 4.0 mmol, 2 M in toluene) under N₂ atmosphere. Stir atambient temperature for 16-18 hrs. Quench with saturated aqueous sodiumpotassium tartrate, extract with EtOAc, wash with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum.Purify by reverse phase prep-HPLC to giveN-(6,7-dichloro-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indazol-4-yl)-2,2-difluoroacetamide(114 mg, 48%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 346.2/348.2(M+H).

Intermediate 6514-(3-((tert-Butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)propoxy)-6,7-dichloro-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indole

Combine 6,7-dichloro-2-(tetrahydropyran-2-yloxymethyl)-1H-indol-4-ol(500 mg, 1.34 mmol) and potassium carbonate (223 mg, 1.61 mmol) in DMF(10 mL). Cool to 0° C. and add tert-butyl(3-iodopropoxy)dimethylsilane(807 mg, 2.69 mmol). Stir at RT for 6 hrs. Dilute with water, extractwith EtOAc (3×), wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc inpetroleum ether to give4-(3-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)propoxy)-6,7-dichloro-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indole(550 mg, 75%) as a yellow gum. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 386.0/387.7(M+H-THP-H₂O) and 487.2/488.9 (M−H).

Intermediate 6524-(3-((tert-Butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)propoxy)-6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indole

Dissolve4-(3-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)propoxy)-6,7-dichloro-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indole(250 mg, 0.461 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) and add NIS (124 mg, 0.553 mmol) at0° C. Stir at RT for 1 hr. Quench with saturated aqueous Na₂SO₃ andextract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAcin petroleum ether to give4-(3-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)propoxy)-6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indole(270 mg, 89%) as a yellow gum. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 487.2/489.1(M−H−I) and 636.8 (M+Na, small peak).

Intermediate 6534-(3-((tert-Butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)propoxy)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indole

Combine4-(3-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)propoxy)-6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indole(270 mg, 0.409 mmol),1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazole(125 mg, 0.450 mmol), sodium carbonate (130 mg, 1.23 mmol), andPd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (53 mg, 0.082 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (12 mL) and water (3.0mL). Purge with N₂ and stir at 90° C. for 2 hrs. Concentrate and purifyby flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether togive4-(3-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)propoxy)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indole(200 mg, 67%) as a yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 638.3/640.4(M+H) and 660.4/662.2 (M+Na).

EXAMPLE 3383-((6,7-Dichloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)propan-1-ol

Dissolve4-(3-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)propoxy)-6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indole(200 mg, 0.276 mmol) in THF (4 mL). Add 6M aqueous HCl (4 mL) and stirat RT for 4 hrs. Pour into 2M aqueous LiOH (20 mL) at 0° C. and extractwith EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC to give 3-((6,7-dichloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)propan-1-ol(25.73 mg, 26%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 356.0/358.0(M+H).

Intermediate 6549-(3-((tert-Butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)propoxy)-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1(2H)-one

Combine6,7-dichloro-9-hydroxy-2-methyl-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1(2H)-one(400 mg, 0.856 mmol) and potassium carbonate (149 mg, 1.03 mmol) in DMF(8 mL). Cool to 0° C. and add tert-butyl(3-iodopropoxy)dimethylsilane(406 mg, 1.28 mmol). Stir at RT for 6 hrs. Dilute with water, extractwith EtOAc (2×), wash the combined organic layers with saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc inpetroleum ether to give9-(3-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)propoxy)-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1(2H)-one(460 mg, 99+%) as a light-yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl)457.2/459.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 65510-Bromo-9-(3-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)propoxy)-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1(2H)-one

Dissolve9-(3-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)propoxy)-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1(2H)-one(460 mg, 0.855 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) and add NBS (200 mg, 1.07 mmol) at0° C. Stir at RT for 2 hrs. Quench with saturated aqueous Na₂SO₃ andextract with EtOAc (2×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturatedaqueous NaCl (3×), dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give10-bromo-9-(3-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)propoxy)-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1(2H)-one(450 mg, 84%) as a light-yellow solid. ES/MS (m/z): 535.2/537.2/539.2(M+H).

Intermediate 6569-(3-((tert-Butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)propoxy)-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1(2H)-one

Combine 10-bromo-9-(3-((tert-butyl dimethyl silyl)oxy)propoxy)-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1(2H)-one (250 mg,0.401 mmol),1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazole(171 mg, 0.601 mmol), sodium carbonate (87 mg, 0.80 mmol), andPd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (30 mg, 0.040 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (16 mL) and water (4.0mL). Purge with N₂ and stir at 90° C. for 2 hrs. Combine with anotherbatch run at 0.80×scale for work up and purification. Dilute with water,extract with EtOAc (2×), wash the combined organic layers with saturatedaqueous NaCl (2×), dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc in petroleum ether to give9-(3-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)propoxy)-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1(2H)-one(350 mg, 69%) as a brown oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 607.3/609.3(M+H).

EXAMPLE 3396,7-Dichloro-9-(3-hydroxypropoxy)-2-methyl-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1(2H)-one

Dissolve9-(3-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)propoxy)-6,7-dichloro-2-methyl-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1(2H)-one(300 mg, 0.430 mmol) in THF (3.0 mL). Add 6M aqueous HCl (3.0 mL) andstir at RT for 1 hr. Combine with another batch run at 0.17×scale forwork up and purification. Quench with saturated aqueous sodiumbicarbonate and extract with EtOAc (2×). Wash the combined organiclayers with saturated aqueous NaCl (2×), dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC togive6,7-dichloro-9-(3-hydroxypropoxy)-2-methyl-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3,4-dihydropyrazino[1,2-a]indol-1(2H)-one(112.30 mg, 54%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 409.0/411.0(M+H).

Intermediate 6572-((6,7-Dichloro-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

Combine 6,7-dichloro-2-(tetrahydropyran-2-yloxymethyl)-1H-indol-4-ol(500 mg, 1.34 mmol) and potassium carbonate (223 mg, 1.61 mmol) in DMF(10 mL). Add 2-chloroacetonitrile (807 mg, 2.69 mmol), and stir at RTfor 6 hrs. Dilute with water, extract with EtOAc (3×), wash the combinedorganic layers with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give2-((6,7-dichloro-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(350 mg, 70%) as a yellow gum. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 252.8/254.8(M+H-THP-H₂O) and 376.9/378.8 (M+Na).

Intermediate 6582-((6,7-Dichloro-3-iodo-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

Dissolve2-((6,7-dichloro-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(250 mg, 0.669 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) and add NIS (181 mg, 0.802 mmol) at0° C. Stir at RT for 1 hr. Quench with saturated aqueous Na₂SO₃ andextract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAcin petroleum ether to give2-((6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(300 mg, 84%) as a yellow gum. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 378.8.0/380.8(M+H-THP-H₂O) and 502.8/504.8 (M+Na).

Intermediate 659 2-((6,7-Dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

Combine2-((6,7-dichloro-3-iodo-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(300 mg, 0.561 mmol),1-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazole(172 mg, 0.617 mmol), sodium carbonate (178 mg, 1.68 mmol), andPd(dtbpf)Cl₂ (73 mg, 0.11 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (12 mL) and water (3.0mL). Purge with N₂ and stir at 90° C. for 2 hrs. Concentrate and purifyby flash column chromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether togive2-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(175 mg, 56%) as a yellow oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 505.0/507.0(M+H).

EXAMPLE 3402-((6,7-Dichloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

Dissolve2-((6,7-dichloro-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(175 mg, 0.312 mmol) in THF (3 mL). Add 6M aqueous HCl (3 mL) and stirat RT for 4 hrs. Combine with another batch run at 0.42×scale for workup and purification. Pour into 2M aqueous LiOH (20 mL) at 0° C. andextract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organic layers with saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by prep-HPLC to give2-((6,7-dichloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-4-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(20.31 mg, 14%) as a white solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 337.0/338.9(M+H).

Intermediate 660 6-Chloro-3-iodo-5-methoxy-1H-indole

Dissolve 6-chloro-5-methoxy-1H-indole (CAS 63762-72-1, 1.80 g, 9.91mmol) in DMF (66 mL). Add NIS (2.34 g, 10.4 mmol) and stir at RT for 30minutes. Dilute with EtOAc and extract with saturated aqueous sodiumbicarbonate. Wash with water and saturated aqueous NaCl, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter and concentrate. Suspend in DCM,collect the solid by filtration and purify the filtrate by flash columnchromatography eluting with acetone in hexanes. Combine the materialcollected by filtration and the material purified by columnchromatography. Slurry in hexanes, collect the solid by filtration andrinse with hexanes to give 6-chloro-3-iodo-5-methoxy-1H-indole (2.61 g,85%) as a brown solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 305.6/307.6 (M−H,negative ionization mode).

Intermediate 6616-Chloro-5-methoxy-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole

Dissolve 6-chloro-3-iodo-5-methoxy-1H-indole (2.61 g, 8.49 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (50 mL) and water (10 mL). Add1,1′-bis(di-tert-butylphosphino)ferrocene palladium dichloride (0.83 g,0.27 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaboran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(5.90 g, 21.2 mmol), and sodium carbonate (2.70 g, 25.5 mmol). Spargewith N₂ for 5 min, then heat to 90° C. under N₂ for 2 hours. Cool toambient temperature. Dilute with EtOAc and extract with 1:1water/aqueous saturated sodium bicarbonate. Wash sequentially with 1:1water/saturated aqueous NaCl and saturated aqueous NaCl, dry overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate. Purify by columnchromatography eluting with acetone in hexanes to give6-chloro-5-methoxy-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(2.10 g, 93%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 332.2/334.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 6626-Chloro-5-methoxy-1-(pyridazine-3-yl)-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole

Dissolve6-chloro-5-methoxy-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(100 mg, 0.30 mmol) and 3-bromopyridazine (58 mg, 0.36 mmol) inanhydrous NMP (3.0 mL) in a microwave vial. Add cesium carbonate (150mg, 0.45 mmol) and heat to 130° C. for 4 hrs. Cool to ambienttemperature. Dilute with EtOAc, wash sequentially with water andsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by column chromatography eluting withacetone in hexanes to give6-chloro-5-methoxy-1-(pyridazine-3-yl)-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(120 mg, 97%) as a brown oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 409.8/411.8(M+H).

EXAMPLE 3416-Chloro-5-methoxy-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1-(pyridazin-3-yl)-1H-indole

Dissolve6-chloro-5-methoxy-1-(pyridazine-3-yl)-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(0.12 g, 0.29 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4.0 mL) and MeOH (1.0 mL). Add HCl(4.0 N in 1,4-dioxane, 1.1 mL, 4.4 mmol) and stir at ambient temperaturein a sealed vial for 16-18 hours. Dilute with EtOAc, wash sequentiallywith 1:1 water/aqueous saturated sodium bicarbonate, saturated sodiumbicarbonate and saturated aqueous NaCl. Dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter and concentrate under vacuum. Suspend material in 75%DCM in hexanes, collect the solid by filtration rinsing with 75%DCM/hexanes. Dry the resulting solid in a vacuum at 35° C. to give6-chloro-5-methoxy-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1-(pyridazin-3-yl)-1H-indole (45mg, 47%) as a tan solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 326.0/328.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 663 6-(6-Chloro-5-methoxy-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-1-yl)pyridazine-3-carboxylicacid

Dissolve6-chloro-5-methoxy-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indole(0.10 mg, 0.30 mmol) and methyl 6-bromopyridazine-3-carboxylate (78 mg,0.36 mmol) in anhydrous NMP (3.0 mL) in a microwave vial. Add cesiumcarbonate (150 mg, 0.45 mmol) and heat to 130° C. for 18 hours. Cool toambient temperature. Dilute with MTBE and add water. Separate the layersand wash the aqueous layer with addition MTBE (2×). Acidify the aqueouslayer with aqueous HCl to ˜pH 2, then extract with EtOAc (3×). Wash thecombined EtOAc extracts with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydroussodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate to give6-(6-chloro-5-methoxy-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-1-yl)pyridazine-3-carboxylicacid (140 mg, 100%) as a brown oil. Material was used crude in the nextstep. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 454.2/456.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 664(6-(6-Chloro-5-methoxy-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-1-yl)pyridazin-3-yl)methanol

Dissolve6-(6-chloro-5-methoxy-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-1-yl)pyridazine-3-carboxylicacid (140 mg, 0.31 mmol) in anhydrous THF (5 mL). Add Et₃N (52 μL, 0.37mmol) followed by isobutyl chloroformate (49 μL, 0.37 mmol) and stir atambient temperature for 3 hrs. Add NaBH₄ (26 mg, 0.69 mmol) and stir atambient temperature for 1 hr. Add additional NaBH₄ (26 mg, 0.69 mmol)and stir at ambient temperature for 1.5 hrs. Quench the reaction withaqueous saturated sodium bicarbonate. Dilute with EtOAc, washsequentially with saturated sodium bicarbonate and saturated aqueousNaCl, dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by column chromatography eluting with acetone in hexanesto give(6-(6-chloro-5-methoxy-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-1-yl)pyridazin-3-yl)methanol(32 mg, 24%) as a brown oil. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 440.0/442.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 342(6-(6-chloro-5-methoxy-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-1-yl)pyridazin-3-yl)methanol

Dissolve(6-(6-chloro-5-methoxy-3-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-1-yl)pyridazin-3-yl)methanol(32 mg, 0.073 mmol) in DCM (3 mL). Add TFA (1 mL, 10 mmol) and stir atambient temperature for 2.5 hrs. Dilute with EtOAc, wash sequentiallywith 1:1 water/aqueous saturated sodium bicarbonate, saturated sodiumbicarbonate and saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by columnchromatography eluting with acetone in hexanes to give(6-(6-chloro-5-methoxy-3-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-1-yl)pyridazin-3-yl)methanol(9 mg, 30%) as a tan solid. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 356.2/358.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 665(R)—N—((S)-5,6-Dichloro-8-hydroxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide

Add sodium tert-butoxide (320 mg, 3.3 mmol) and H₂O (2 mL) to(R)—N—((S)-8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide(570 mg, 1.3 mmol) and tBuBrettPhos Pd G3 (120 mg, 0.14 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (6 mL) with stirring under N₂ at RT. Heat the reaction to65° C. After 3 hrs, cool the reaction to RT, pour into saturated aqueousammonium chloride and extract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combinedorganics with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous MgSO₄, filterand concentrate under vacuum. Triturate the material from Et₂O/hexanesand collect the resulting solid via filtration to give(R)—N—((S)-5,6-dichloro-8-hydroxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide(451 mg, 93%). ES-MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 360.8/362.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 666(R)—N—((S)-5,6-Dichloro-8-ethoxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide

Add iodoethane (180 μL, 2.24 mmol) to(R)—N—((S)-5,6-dichloro-8-hydroxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide(450 mg, 1.24 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (225 mg, 1.63 mmol) in DMF (7.5 mL) withstirring, under N₂ and at RT. After 1 hr, pour the reaction into waterand extract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organics with water andsaturated aqueous NaCl (2×), dry over anhydrous MgSO₄, filter andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify the material by silica gel flashchromatography eluting with EtOAc and MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ to give(R)—N—((S)-5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide(373 mg, 77%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 389.2/391.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 667(R)—N—((S)-5,6-Dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide

Add N-iodosuccinimide (200 mg, 0.87 mmol) to(R)—N—((S)-5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide(310 mg, 0.80 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) with stirring, under N₂ and at RT.After 2 hrs., pour the reaction into saturated aqueous sodiumthiosulfate and extract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organics withsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over anhydrous MgSO₄, filter and concentrateunder vacuum. Triturate the material from Et₂O/CH₂Cl₂/MeOH and collectthe resulting solid via filtration to give(R)—N—((S)-5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide(441 mg, 99+% (nominal yield, used without further purification). ES/MS(m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 514.8/516.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 668 (R)—N-((1S)-5,6-Dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide

Add K₂CO₃ (215 mg, 1.55 mmol), CH₃CN (6 mL) and water (2 mL) totri-tert-butylphosphonium tetrafluoroborate (25 mg, 0.08 mmol) andcrotylpalladium chloride dimer (13 mg, 0.03 mmol) with stirring and atRT. After 30 min, add the mixture to a microwave vial containing(R)—N—((S)-5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide(400 mg, 0.78 mmol) and1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3-2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(440 mg, 1.55 mmol). Cap the vial and heat the reaction to 100° C. in amicrowave reactor. After 1 hr, cool the reaction to RT, pour into H₂Oand extract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organics with saturatedaqueous NaCl, dry over MgSO₄, filter and concentrate under vacuum.Purify the material via silica gel flash chromatography eluting withEtOAc and MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ to give(R)—N-((1S)-5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide(225 mg, 0.54%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 539.0/541.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 669(S)-5,6-Dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-amine

Add HCl (4.0 M) in 1,4-dioxane (525 μL, 2.1 mmol) to(R)—N-((1S)-5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide(225 mg, 0.42 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) and MeOH (750 μL) withstirring, under N₂ and at RT. After 1 hr, concentrate the mixture undervacuum. Triturate the material from Et₂O and hexanes. Collect theresulting solid via filtration to give(S)-5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-amineas the hydrochloride salt (166 mg, 99+% (nominal yield, used withoutpurification). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 350.8/352.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 670(S)-2-((5,6-Dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)amino)-2-oxoethylacetate

Add acetoxyacetyl chloride (50 μL, 0.45 mmol) to(S)-5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-amine(165 mg, 0.42 mmol, HCl salt) and Et₃N (180 μL, 1.3 mmol) in THF (3 mL)with stirring, under N₂ and at RT. After 1 hr, pour the reaction intosaturated aqueous NaHCO₃ and extract with EtOAc (3×). Dry the combinedorganics over MgSO₄, filter and concentrate under vacuum. Triturate thematerial from Et₂O and collect the resulting solid via filtration togive(S)-2-((5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)amino)-2-oxoethylacetate(172 mg, 87%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 450.8/452.8 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 343(S)—N-(5,6-Dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-hydroxyacetamide

Add lithium hydroxide (90 mg, 3.75 mmol) to(S)-2-((5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)amino)-2-oxoethylacetate(170 mg, 0.375 mmol) in THF (3 mL), MeOH (2 mL) and water (1 mL) withstirring and at RT. Heat the reaction to 60° C. After 1 hour, cool thereaction to RT and pour it into saturated aqueous NaHCO₃. Extract withEtOAc (3×). Dry the combined organics over MgSO₄, filter and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify the material via reverse phase chromatography togive(S)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-ethoxy-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-hydroxyacetamide(68 mg, 0.167 mmol, 43%). ES-MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 409.2/411.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 671 tert-Butyl(S)-(8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)carbamate

Add di-tert-butyl dicarbonate (650 mg, 2.98 mmol) to(S)-8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-aminehydrochloride (840 mg, 2.35 mmol) and Et₃N (1 mL, 7.17 mmol) in DMF (10mL) with stirring, under N₂ and at RT. Heat the reaction to 50° C. After2 hrs, cool the reaction to RT, pour into H₂O and extract with EtOAc(3×). Dry the combined organics over MgSO₄, filter and concentrate undervacuum to give tert-butyl(S)-(8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)carbamate(757 mg, 76%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 364.6/366.6 (M+1 with loss oftert-butyl).

Intermediate 672 tert-Butyl(S)-(5,6-dichloro-8-hydroxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)carbamate

Add sodium tert-butoxide (430 mg, 4.5 mmol) and H₂O (3 mL) to tert-butyl(S)-(8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)carbamate(750 mg, 1.8 mmol) and tBuBrettPhos Pd G3 (160 mg, 0.18 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (9 mL) with stirring, under N₂ and at RT. Heat the reactionto 65° C. After 3 hrs., cool the reaction to RT, pour into saturatedaqueous ammonium chloride and extract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combinedorganics with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over MgSO₄, filter andconcentrate under vacuum. Triturate the material from Et₂O/hexanes andcollect the resulting solid via filtration to give tert-butyl(S)-(5,6-dichloro-8-hydroxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)carbamate(543 mg, 85%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 356.8/358.9 (M+H).

Intermediate 673 tert-Butyl(S)-(5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)carbamate

Add bromoacetonitrile (275 mg, 2.3 mmol) to tert-butyl(S)-(5,6-dichloro-8-hydroxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)carbamate(540 mg, 1.5 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (₂25 mg, 1.6 mmol) in DMF (8 mL) withstirring, under N₂ and at RT. After 2 hrs., pour the reaction into H₂Oand extract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organics with H₂O andsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over MgSO₄, filter and concentrate undervacuum. Triturate the material from Et₂O/hexanes and collect theresulting solid via filtration to give tert-butyl(S)-(5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)carbamate(524 mg, 87%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 339.8/341.8 (M+H with loss oftert-butyl).

Intermediate 674 tert-Butyl(S)-(5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)carbamate

Add N-iodosuccinimide (333 mg, 1.48 mmol) to tert-butyl(S)-(5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)carbamate(520 mg, 1.41 mmol) in DMF (7 mL) with stirring, under N₂ and at RT.After 2 hrs., pour the reaction into saturated aqueous sodiumthiosulfate and extract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organics withsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over MgSO₄, filter and concentrate undervacuum. Triturate the material from Et₂O/CH₂Cl₂ and collect theresulting solid via filtration to give tert-butyl(S)-(5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)carbamate(627 mg, 92%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 465.6/467.6 (M+H with loss oftert-butyl).

Intermediate 675 tert-Butyl((1S)-5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)carbamate

Add K₂CO₃ (₂15 mg, 1.55 mmol), CH₃CN (12 mL) and H₂O (3 mL) totri-tert-butylphosphonium tetrafluoroborate (36 mg, 0.12 mmol) andcrotylpalladium chloride dimer (19 mg, 0.048 mmol) with stirring and atRT. After 30 minutes, add the mixture to a microwave vial containingtert-butyl(S)-(5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)carbamate(625 mg, 1.2 mmol) and1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3-2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(680 mg, 2.45 mmol). Cap the vial and heat the reaction to 100° C. in amicrowave oven. After 1 hr., cool the reaction to RT and pour it intowater. Extract the material with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organicswith saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over MgSO₄, filter and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify the material via silica gel flash chromatographyeluting with EtOAc and MeOH in DCM to give tert-butyl((1S)-5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)carbamate(371 mg, 57%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 545.8/548.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 676(S)-2-((-Amino-5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-8-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

Add TFA (1 mL) to tert-butyl((1S)-5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)carbamate(370 mg, 0.67 mmol) in DCM (3 mL) with stirring, under N₂ and at RT.After 2 hrs., concentrate the reaction under vacuum. Take up the residuein EtOAc and pour into saturated aqueous NaHCO₃. Separate the layers andextract the aqueous with EtOAc. Dry the combined organics over MgSO₄,filter and concentrate under vacuum to give(S)-2-((1-amino-5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-8-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(252 mg, 99+% (nominal yield), used without further purification). ES/MS(m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 362.0/364.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 344(S)—N-(5,6-Dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-hydroxyacetamide

Add HATU (320 mg, 0.84 mmol) to(S)-2-((1-amino-5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-8-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(250 mg, 0.69 mmol), glycolic acid (65 mg, 0.85 mmol) and Et₃N (500 μL,3.58 mmol) in DMF (7 mL) with stirring and at RT. After 18 hrs., pourthe reaction into H₂O and extract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combinedorganics with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over MgSO₄, filter andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify the material via reverse phasechromatography and trituration from MeOH/Et₂₀ to give(S)—N-(5,6-dichloro-8-(cyanomethoxy)-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-hydroxyacetamide(97 mg, 32%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 419.8/421.8 (M+H).

EXAMPLES 345 & 346N-(5,6-Dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-hydroxyacetamide

PurifyN-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-hydroxyacetamide(31 mg, 0.085 mmol) by SFC to giveN-(5,6-dichloro-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)-2-hydroxyacetamideas single stereoisomers (Isomer 1-12 mg, 0.033 mmol, 39%; Isomer 2-15mg, 0.041 mmol, 48%). Rt=1.15 (99% ee) and 2.55 (99% ee) minutes.Column: Chiralpak AD-H, 4.6×100 mm; Mobile Phase: 30% MeOH: 70% CO₂;Flow Rate: 5 mL/min. ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 365.0/367.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 677 4-Bromo-6,7-dichloroindoline

Add NaBH₄ 2.1 g, 55.5 mmol) carefully to 4-bromo-6,7-dichloro-1H-indole(5.0 g, 18.9 mmol) in TFA (47 mL) with stirring, under N₂ and at RT.After 3 hrs, dilute the reaction with CH₂Cl₂ (100 mL) and carefully addto a stirred solution of 2.0 M aqueous NaOH dropwise. Separate thelayers and extract with CH₂Cl₂ (2×). Dry the combined organics overMgSO₄, filter and concentrate under vacuum. Purify via silica gel flashchromatography eluting with EtOAc in hexanes to give4-bromo-6,7-dichloroindoline (4.45 g, 89%). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6): 6.91 (s,1H), 6.43-6.40 (m, 1H), 3.61 (td, J=8.9, 1.5 Hz, 2H), 3.02 (t, J=8.9 Hz,2H).

Intermediate 678 Diethyl2-(2-(4-bromo-6,7-dichloroindolin-1-yl)ethyl)malonate

Add ytterbium triflate (517 mg, 0.83 mmol) to4-bromo-6,7-dichloroindoline (4.47 g, 16.7 mmol) anddiethyl-1,1-cyclopropanedicarboxylate (3.1 g, 16.7 mmol) in toluene (55mL) with stirring, under N₂ and at RT. Heat the reaction to reflux.After 3 hrs, cool the reaction to RT and concentrate under vacuum.Purify the material via silica gel flash chromatography eluting withEtOAc in hexanes to give diethyl2-(2-(4-bromo-6,7-dichloroindolin-1-yl)ethyl)malonate (7.2 g, 95%).ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 454.0/456.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 679 Diethyl8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indole-1,1-dicarboxylate

Add triacetoxymanganese dihydrate (21 g, 79 mmol) to diethyl2-(2-(4-bromo-6,7-dichloroindolin-1-yl)ethyl)malonate (7.2 g, 16.0 mmol)in MeOH (80 mL) with stirring, under N₂ and at RT. Heat the reaction toreflux. After 3 hrs., cool the reaction to RT and concentrate undervacuum. Dilute with EtOAc, pour into H₂O and extract with EtOAc (3×).Wash the combined organics with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over MgSO₄,filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify the material via silica gelflash chromatography eluting with EtOAc in hexanes to give diethyl8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indole-1,1-dicarboxylate(3.2 g, 45%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 450.2/452.2 (M+H).

Intermediate 680 Ethyl8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indole-1-carboxylate

Add lithium chloride (1.4 g, 33 mmol) to diethyl8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indole-1,1-dicarboxylate(3.0 g, 6.7 mmol) in DMF (22 mL) and H₂O (220 μL) with stirring and atRT. Heat the reaction to 150° C. After 2 hrs., cool the reaction to RT,pour into water and extract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organicswith saturated aqueous NaCl (2×), dry over MgSO₄, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify the material via silica gel flashchromatography eluting with EtOAc in hexanes to give ethyl8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indole-1-carboxylate(1.47 g, 58%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 377.6/379.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 681(8-Bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)methanol

Add DIBAL-H [1.0 M in toluene, 7.7 mL, 7.7 mmol) to ethyl8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indole-1-carboxylate(725 mg, 1.9 mmol) in THF (3.85 mL) and CH₂Cl₂ (3.85 mL) with stirring,under N₂ and at −78° C. Allow to warm to RT with stirring for 16-18 hrs.Quench by careful addition of a saturated aqueous solution of potassiumsodium tartrate tetrahydrate. After 10 min, pour into water and extractwith EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organics with saturated aqueous NaCl,dry over MgSO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by silicagel flash chromatography eluting with EtOAc in hexanes to give(8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)methanol(650 mg, 99+% (nominal yield, used without purification). ES/MS (m/z):(³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 335.8/337.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 682 5,6-Dichloro-1-(hydroxymethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-8-ol

Add sodium tert-butoxide (463 mg, 4.8 mmol) and water (3.85 mL) to(8-bromo-5,6-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl)methanol(645 mg, 1.9 mmol) and tBuBrettPhos Pd G3 (165 mg, 0.19 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (9.5 mL) with stirring under N₂ and at RT. Heat the reactionto 65° C. After 3 hrs., cool the reaction to RT, pour into saturatedaqueous ammonium chloride and extract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combinedorganics with saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over MgSO₄, filter andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by silica gel flash chromatographyeluting with EtOAc and MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ to give5,6-dichloro-1-(hydroxymethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo (171 mg, 33%).ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 271.8/273.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 6832-((5,6-Dichloro-1-(hydroxymethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-8-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

Add bromoacetonitrile (65 μL, 0.95 mmol) to5,6-dichloro-1-(hydroxymethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-8-ol(170 mg, 0.63 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (₂17 mg, 1.57 mmol) in DMF (4 mL) withstirring, under N₂ and at RT. After 2 hrs., pour the reaction into waterand extract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organics with water andsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over MgSO₄, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by silica gel flash chromatography eluting with EtOAc inhexanes to give2-((5,6-dichloro-1-(hydroxymethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-8-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(135 mg, 70%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 311.0/313.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 6842-((5,6-Dichloro-1-(hydroxymethyl)-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-8-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

Add N-iodosuccinimide (106 mg, 0.47 mmol) to2-((5,6-dichloro-1-(hydroxymethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-8-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(135 mg, 0.43 mmol) in DMF (3 mL) with stirring under N₂ and at RT.After 2 hrs., pour the reaction into saturated aqueous sodiumthiosulfate and extract with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organics withsaturated aqueous NaCl, dry over MgSO₄, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Triturate the material from Et₂O/hexanes and collect theresulting solid via filtration to give2-((5,6-dichloro-1-(hydroxymethyl)-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-8-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(160 mg, 85%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 436.6/438.6 (M+H).

Intermediate 685 2-((5,6-Dichloro-1-(hydroxymethyl)-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-8-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

Add K₂CO₃ (104 mg, 0.75 mmol), CH₃CN (5 mL) and H₂O (2 mL) totri-tert-butylphosphonium tetrafluoroborate (12 mg, 0.04 mmol) andcrotylpalladium chloride dimer (6 mg, 0.02 mmol) with stirring and atRT. After 30 min, add the mixture to a microwave vial containing2-((5,6-dichloro-1-(hydroxymethyl)-9-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-8-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(160 mg, 0.37 mmol) and1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3-2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(210 mg, 0.75 mmol). Cap the vial and heat the reaction to 100° C. in amicrowave oven. After 1 hr., cool the reaction to RT and pour it intowater. Extract the material with EtOAc (3×). Wash the combined organicswith saturated aqueous NaCl, dry over MgSO₄, filter, and concentrateunder vacuum. Purify by silica gel flash chromatography eluting withEtOAc and MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ to give2-((5,6-dichloro-1-(hydroxymethyl)-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-8-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(90 mg, 53%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 460.8/463.0 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 3472-((5,6-Dichloro-1-(hydroxymethyl)-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-8-yl)oxy)acetonitrile

Add TFA (160 μL, 2.0 mmol) to2-((5,6-dichloro-1-(hydroxymethyl)-9-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-8-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(90 mg, 0.19 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (1 mL) with stirring, under N₂ and at RT.After 1 hr., concentrate the reaction under vacuum. Take up the materialin EtOAc and pour into saturated aqueous NaHCO₃. Separate the layers andextract with EtOAc (2×). Dry the combined organics over MgSO₄, filter,and concentrate under vacuum. Purify the material via silica gel reversephase chromatography to give2-((5,6-dichloro-1-(hydroxymethyl)-9-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-8-yl)oxy)acetonitrile(34 mg, 47%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 376.8/378.0 (M+H).

Intermediate 6861-Bromo-3,4-dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-ol

Add NaBH₄ (120 mg, 3.01 mmol) to1-bromo-3,4-dichloro-8,9-dihydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7(6H)-one (300 mg,0.811 mmol) in MeOH (6 mL). Stir at RT under N₂ for 2 hours. Aftercomplete consumption of starting material, quench by addition ofsaturated ammonium chloride solution (10 mL) at 0° C. and dilute withH₂O. Collect the precipitate by filtration and dry under vacuum to give1-bromo-3,4-dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-ol (290 mg,99+%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 335.8/337.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 6873,4-Dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indole-1,7-diol

Suspend 1-bromo-3,4-dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-ol(290 mg, 0.779 mmol), sodium 2-methylpropan-2-olate (189 mg, 212 μL,1.95 mmol) and tBuBrettPhos Pd G3 (88.3 mg, 0.101 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane(4 mL) and H₂O (0.8 mL). Stir at 65° C. under N₂. After completeconsumption of starting material, concentrate under vacuum, dilute withH₂O, and extract with EtOAc (3×). Dry over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filter andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by silica gel flash chromatographyeluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give3,4-dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indole-1,7-diol (150 mg, 50%yield). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 271.8/273.8 (M+H).

Intermediate 6881-(3-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)propoxy)-3,4-dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-ol

Suspend 3,4-dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indole-1,7-diol (150mg, 0.386 mmol) and potassium carbonate (107 mg, 0.772 mmol) in DMF (5mL) and add tert-butyl(3-iodopropoxy)dimethylsilane (151 mg, 0.502mmol). Stir at room temperature under N₂. After complete consumption ofstarting material, dilute with H₂O and extract with EtOAc (3×). Wash thecombined organics with saturated aqueous NaCl (2×), dry over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filter, and concentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash silica gelchromatography eluting with EtOAc in petroleum ether to give1-(3-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)propoxy)-3,4-dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-ol(110 mg, 58% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6): 6.72 (s, 1H), 6.22 (s, 1H), 5.23(t, 1H), 4.62 (dd, 1H), 4.40 (dd, 1H), 4.18 (m, 1H), 4.13 (t, 2H), 3.78(t, 2H), 3.02 (m, 1H), 2.84 (m, 1H), 1.91 (m, 3H), 1.80 (m, 1H), 0.85(s, 9H), 0.17 (s, 6H).

Intermediate 6893,4-Dichloro-1-(3-hydroxypropoxy)-10-iodo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-ol

Dissolve1-(3-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)propoxy)-3,4-dichloro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-ol(110 mg, 0.210 mmol) in DMF (3 mL) and add NIS (54.8 mg, 0.231 mmol).Stir at RT under N₂. Upon complete consumption of the starting material,dilute with water and extract with EtOAc (2×). Wash the combined organiclayers sequentially with saturated aqueous sodium sulfite and saturatedaqueous NaCl (2×), dry over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, andconcentrate under vacuum. Purify by flash silica gel eluting with EtOAcin petroleum ether to give3,4-dichloro-1-(3-hydroxypropoxy)-10-iodo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-ol(60 mg, 54%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 455.8/457.7 (M+H).

Intermediate 6903,4-Dichloro-1-(3-hydroxypropoxy)-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-ol

Suspend3,4-dichloro-1-(3-hydroxypropoxy)-10-iodo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-ol(146 mg, 0.278 mmol),1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(116 mg, 0.418 mmol), 1,1′-Bis(di-t-butylphosphino)ferrocene palladiumdichloride (18.2 mg, 0.0278 mmol) and sodium carbonate (73.8 mg, 0.696mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) and H₂O (1 mL) and stir under N₂ at 90° C.Upon complete consumption of the starting material, concentrate undervacuum, dilute with H₂O, and extract with EtOAc (3×). Dry the combinedorganics over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filter, and concentrate undervacuum. Purify by flash silica gel chromatography eluting with methanolin DCM to give3,4-dichloro-1-(3-hydroxypropoxy)-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-ol(96 mg, 72%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 480.2/482.2 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 3483,4-Dichloro-1-(3-hydroxypropoxy)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-ol

Dissolve3,4-dichloro-1-(3-hydroxypropoxy)-10-(1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-ol(96 mg, 0.20 mmol) in THF (1.5 mL) and add HCl (6 M in water, 1.5 mL,9.0 mmol). Stir at RT under N₂. After complete consumption of thestarting material, dilute with DMF (3 mL) and purify by prep-HPLC togive3,4-dichloro-1-(3-hydroxypropoxy)-10-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-7-ol(47.9 mg, 59%). ES/MS (m/z): (³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl) 396.0/398.0 (M+H).

Compounds 95-348 are listed in Table 6.

TABLE 6 Ex. No. Compound  95

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Assay

Expression and Purification of Recombinant cGAS Protein: Insert cDNAencoding full-length of human cGAS into a modified bacterial expressionvector containing an in-frame His6-tag. Induce the E. coli strainBL21(DE3) harboring the plasmid with 1 mM IPTG (Isopropylβ-D-1-thiogalactopyranoside) at 18° C. overnight. Purify the His6-taggedcGAS protein over HISpur Ni-NTA resin in the presence of benzonase andRNase followed by Superdex 200 size exclusion chromatography withstorage buffer (50 mM Tris-HCl pH 7.5, 300 mM NaCl, 1 mM DTT, 10%glycerol).

In vitro inhibition assay of cGAS activity: Add a 5 μL mixturecontaining 10 mM Tris-Cl pH 7.5, 50 mM NaCl, 5 mM MgCl₂, 1 mM DTT, 0.01%Triton X-100, 60 nM 75-bp dsDNA, 501.1M ATP, 50 μM GTP, 10 nM ofrecombinant human cGAS, and serial dilutions of a test compound in DMSOto a 384-well plate and incubate at room temperature for 3 hours. Quenchthe reaction by the addition of 100 μL of stop solution containing 0.1%formic acid and 0.1 μM internal standard (3′3′-difluoro cGAMP). Measurethe amount of cGAMP produced by RapidFire 365 mass spectrometry andevaluate inhibitory effect of a compound by plotting percent specificinhibition of cGAMP production against log concentration of the testcompound. Calculate IC₅₀ values using a 4-parameter non-linear logisticequation (y=(S0+((SInf−S0)/(1+((qAC50/x){circumflex over ( )}nHill))))).

Cellular assay to measure cGAS activity: Use THP1 cell line from ATCC todetermine inhibition of cGAS activity by test compounds in human cells.Plate cells on 96-well plates at 0.2×10⁶/well and differentiate withphorbol myristate acetate (PMA) at 37° C./5% CO₂. After 24 hours,replace PMA containing media with media lacking PMA and further incubateovernight. Stimulate cells were then by RDG-Adenovirus-GFP (VectorBiolabs #1768) at 1000 MOI for 4 hours prior to the addition of testcompounds. After overnight incubation, transfer 10 μL of the media fromeach well to a new plate for IFNb analysis as a marker for cGASactivity. Measure quantification of IFNb with an IFNb AlphaLISADetection kit (Perkin Elmer AL3133F) by mixing the acceptor beads withthe cell supernatant followed by the addition of the biotinylatedantibody and donor beads. Measure the relative fluorescence signalproduced from the interaction of the donor and acceptor beads by aPHERAStar AlphaLISA protocol and evaluate the inhibitory effect of acompound by plotting specific inhibition of IFNb production against logconcentration of the test compound. Calculate IC₅₀ values using a4-parameter non-linear logistic equation(y=(S0+((SInf−S0)/(1+((qAC50/x){circumflex over ( )}nHill))))).

cGAS inhibitory activity data for the Examples is summarized in Tables7, 8, and 9 below.

TABLE 7 In vitro inhibition assay for Compounds 1-94 Example IC₅₀ (μM) 10.0863 2 0.0557 3 0.0614 4 0.0641 5 0.0246 6 0.0578 7 0.0436 8 0.0531 100.0629 11 0.0423 12 0.0649 13 0.0117 14 0.0309 15 0.289 16 0.0674 170.0427 18 0.152 19 0.0663 20 0.155 21 0.0243 22 0.0225 23 0.0887 240.0834 25 0.0412 26 0.0229 27 0.158 28 0.064 29 0.0447 30 0.034 310.0462 32 0.0411 33 0.0825 34 0.0691 35 0.0737 36 0.0535 37 0.09 380.0404 39 0.0392 40 0.0525 41 0.0328 42 0.0273 43 0.0912 44 0.0534 450.0834 46 0.0270 47 0.0333 48 0.0443 49 0.0839 50 0.04 51 0.0427 520.0975 53 0.0268 54 0.0381 55 0.0946 56 0.0826 57 0.0352 58 0.0158 590.0242 60 0.0855 61 0.0326 62 0.0151 63 0.0273 64 0.0486 65 0.0158 660.0349 67 0.0371 68 0.0965 69 0.0449 70 0.0173 71 0.0463 72 0.0772 730.062 74 0.0847 75 0.045 76 0.0452 77 0.0157 78 0.0427 79 0.0753 800.0818 81 0.0223 82 0.046 83 0.0754 84 0.0815 85 0.0257 86 0.0485 870.029 88 0.0219 89 0.0112 90 0.0587 91 0.0405 92 0.0287 93 0.18 940.0224

TABLE 8 In vitro inhibition assay for Compounds 95-348 Example IC50 (μM)95 0.0159 96 0.0449 99 0.0593 100 0.0356 101 0.0705 102 0.0166 103 0.051104 0.0872 105 0.0712 106 0.0561 107 0.0196 108 0.0621 109 0.0698 1100.0561 111 0.0468 112 0.0361 113 0.018 114 0.0244 115 0.0288 116 0.0217117 0.0153 118 0.0165 119 0.0186 120 0.0154 121 0.0652 122 0.0137 1230.00491 124 0.0882 125 0.0103 126 0.0358 127 0.029 128 0.0691 129 0.0552130 0.0711 131 0.0131 132 0.0202 133 0.0112 134 0.0282 135 0.0486 1360.0764 137 0.0165 138 0.0462 139 0.077 140 0.0481 141 0.0275 142 0.0127143 0.0419 144 0.00433 145 0.0804 146 0.0918 147 0.0474 148 0.0520 1490.0442 150 0.0303 151 0.0349 152 0.0142 153 0.00511 154 0.026 155 0.0273156 0.0405 157 0.0281 158 0.0507 159 0.019 160 0.0787 161 0.0616 1620.0152 163 0.076 164 0.0543 165 0.0894 166 0.0931 167 0.0672 168 0.0463169 0.0138 170 0.00567 171 0.00356 172 0.0341 173 0.0145 175 0.0585 1760.0864 177 0.0245 178 0.0413 179 0.0585 180 0.018 181 0.0165 182 0.0416183 0.0118 184 0.0385 185 0.077 186 0.0127 187 0.0104 188 0.0541 1890.0272 190 0.0361 191 0.0763 192 0.0379 193 0.00322 194 0.0184 1950.0298 196 0.064 197 0.00893 198 0.011 199 0.0519 200 0.0282 201 0.0777202 0.0191 203 0.00677 204 0.0201 205 0.0287 206 0.0421 207 0.0420 2080.0416 209 0.0158 210 0.0365 211 0.0342 212 0.0125 213 0.0538 214 0.0686215 0.0864 216 0.0598 217 0.0794 218 0.0679 219 0.0348 220 0.0301 2210.0238 222 0.0927 223 0.0812 224 0.0704 225 0.0121 226 0.0563 227 0.0408228 0.0493 229 0.0965 230 0.0693 231 0.0724 232 0.00376 233 0.0806 2340.0249 235 0.019 236 0.0331 237 0.0150 238 0.046 239 0.0613 240 0.0642241 0.0625 242 0.464 243 0.0472 244 0.0099 245 0.0122 246 0.0313 2470.0146 248 0.0396 249 0.0306 250 0.0052 251 0.0265 252 0.0330 253 0.014254 0.030 255 0.0326 256 0.0386 257 0.0235 258 0.0757 259 0.0373 2600.0115 261 0.0452 262 0.0772 263 0.0173 264 0.0462 265 0.0511 266 0.0401267 0.0399 268 0.0385 269 0.0306 270 0.0207 271 0.184 272 0.0202 2730.0206 274 0.023 275 0.0284 276 0.0405 277 0.0445 278 0.0391 279 0.0072280 0.0087 281 0.0089 282 0.00896 283 0.0106 284 0.0124 285 0.0126 2860.0131 287 0.0203 288 0.0242 289 0.0303 290 0.0321 291 0.0325 292 0.0365293 0.0447 294 0.0479 295 0.0561 296 0.061 297 0.0251 298 0.0234 2990.0257 300 0.0288 301 0.0291 302 0.0323 303 0.0349 304 0.0351 305 0.0378306 0.0379 307 0.0398 308 0.0423 309 0.0427 310 0.0428 311 0.0430 3120.0468 313 0.0489 314 0.0491 315 0.0503 316 0.0509 317 0.0516 318 0.0524319 0.0534 320 0.0550 321 0.0562 322 0.060 323 0.0613 324 0.0626 3250.0626 326 0.0627 327 0.0635 328 0.0636 329 0.0682 330 0.0801 331 0.0830332 0.0852 333 0.0918 334 0.0985 335 0.0162 336 0.0385 337 0.0124 3380.00474 339 0.00789 340 0.0102 341 0.0276 342 0.0261 343 0.00614 3440.00338 345 0.0628 346 0.00769 347 0.0122 348 0.00695

TABLE 9 Cellular assay for Compounds 95-348 Example IC50 (μM) 95 2.06 962.43 100 >10.0 102 1.28 103 >10.0 107 5.56 111 >10.0 112 1.56 113 3.46114 1.53 115 1.12 116 5.23 117 2.49 118 3.61 119 3.66 120 2.27 121 2.99122 0.880 123 0.547 124 >10.0 125 0.426 126 1.45 127 0.216 128 >10.0 1290.895 130 0.815 131 0.163 132 0.317 133 0.498 134 1.59 135 >10.0 1363.42 137 1.38 138 4.99 139 5.13 140 7.11 141 3.3 142 3.14 143 >10.0 1441.47 145 >10.0 146 >10.0 147 4.63 148 1.54 149 6.05 150 1.92 151 >10.0152 1.40 153 0.807 154 2.41 155 7.68 156 0.464 157 0.331 158 0.363159 >10.0 160 0.536 161 1.01 162 0.761 163 2.09 164 1.34 165 1.32 1662.83 167 1.86 168 1.00 169 0.656 170 0.129 171 0.0689 172 0.651 1730.466 177 1.13 178 3.62 180 1.85 181 >10.0 182 >10.0 183 0.875 184 1.13185 3.44 186 0.909 187 0.326 188 2.45 189 1.89 190 2.19 191 8.53 1921.29 193 0.143 194 1.29 195 1.23 196 >10.0 197 1.06 198 0.395 199 2.66200 0.292 201 4.23 202 2.68 203 0.374 204 0.854 205 1.32 206 1.28 2071.63 208 2.54 209 0.351 210 2.17 211 2.28 212 >10.0 213 4.1 214 0.885215 2.59 216 4.17 217 2.12 218 3.27 219 0.350 220 0.556 221 >10.0222 >10.0 223 3.2 224 2.73 225 0.230 226 2.27 227 1.60 228 1.46 229 2.10230 2.02 231 1.01 232 0.668 233 1.13 234 1.72 235 2.05 236 >10.0 2371.74 238 >10.0 239 >10.0 240 >10.0 241 >10.0 242 >10.0 243 9.35 2440.531 245 0.872 246 9.23 247 2.73 248 >10.0 249 2.32 250 0.376 251 1.36252 0.726 253 0.509 254 0.938 255 2.09 256 4.8 257 >10.0 258 >10.0 2590.765 260 4.05 261 2.34 262 3.62 263 0.509 264 >10.0 265 >10.0 266 9.93267 6.27 268 5.87 269 >10.0 270 0.635 271 6.75 272 0.412 273 0.56 2743.55 275 4.01 276 >10.0 277 1.58 278 2.19 279 0.740 280 0.872 281 1.00282 2.99 283 4.27 284 9.75 285 1.19 286 0.455 287 5.11 288 0.560 2893.73 290 6.97 291 4.91 292 4.08 293 >10.0 294 0.366 295 2.14 296 4.78297 >10.0 298 >10.0 299 >10.0 300 >10.0 301 >10.0 302 6.95 303 >10.0 3048.47 305 >10.0 306 >10.0 307 >10.0 308 7.9 309 >10.0 310 >10.0 335 8.94336 0.492 337 0.281 338 0.198 339 0.426 340 0.516 341 0.80 342 0.964 3430.565 344 0.902 345 3.97 346 0.914 347 0.865 348 0.365

The data above shows that the compounds of the invention are effectivecGAS inhibitors. Other compounds of the disclosure not specificallyexemplified can also be similarly tested and verified to be effectivecGAS inhibitors.

1. A compound of formula:

wherein: ring A is 5-membered heteroaryl containing 1, 2, or 3 nitrogenatoms, wherein the heteroaryl is optionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3C₁₋₃ alkyl; X is halo; W is CR² or N; R² is H, —C₁₋₃ alkyl, —CR⁵R⁷R⁸,—C(O)—R^(d), —CH═N—R^(v), or R^(w); R¹ is H, —C₁₋₃ alkyl, —R^(a)—C(O)OH,—R^(a)—NH—C(O)CH₃, —R^(a)—NHS(O)₂CH₃, or 5- or 6-membered heteroarylcontaining 1, 2, or 3 nitrogen atoms optionally substituted with one ormore R^(m); R⁵ is —R^(a)—OH, —OR^(b), —N(R^(b))—C(O)—R^(a)—H,—N(R^(b))—C(O)—(R^(a))_(t)—N(R^(b))₂,—N(R^(b))—C(O)—(R^(a))_(t)—N(R^(b))—R^(i),—N(R^(b))—C(O)—(R^(a))_(t)—N(R^(b))—(R^(a))_(t)—C(O)—R^(b),—N(R^(b))—C(O)—R^(d), —N(R^(b))—R^(a)—R^(d),—N(R^(b))—(C(O))_(t)—(R^(a))_(t)—R^(i), —N(R^(b))—S(O)₂—R^(a)—H,—C(O)—N(R^(b))—R^(a)—R¹, —N(R^(b))—C(S)—R^(a)—H, or —R^(a)—C(O)OH; or R¹and R⁵, together with the atoms to which they are immediately attached,form a 5-, 6-, or 7-membered heterocyclic ring containing 1 or 2nitrogen atoms, wherein the heterocyclic ring is optionally substitutedwith one or more R^(m); R³ is H, —YR^(b), —YR^(c), —YR^(d),—(NR^(b))_(n)—R^(a)—H, —Y—R^(a)—CN, —Y—C(O)R^(a)—H,—Y—R^(a)—C(O)N(R^(b))₂, —Y—C(S)R^(a)—H, —Y—C(O)R^(a)—F,—Y—C(O)—R^(a)—CN, or —Y—R^(a)—CH═CH—R^(a)—OH, wherein when R³ is H, thenR² is other than H, —C₁₋₃ alkyl, —OH, or —C₁₋₃ alkoxy; R⁴ is H, halo, or—CN, wherein when R⁴ is H or F, then either (1) R¹ is 5-memberheteroaryl containing three nitrogen that is optionally substituted withone of —R^(a)—H, —R^(a)—NH₂, and —R^(a)—C(O)NH₂, or (2) R₃ is—NH—C(O)—CF₂H or —NH—C(O)—CH₂F; R⁶ is H, halo, or —O—R^(a)—H; R⁷ and R⁸are each R^(b), or R⁷ and R⁸ collectively forms an oxo; each occurrenceof R^(a) is independently —C₁₋₃ alkylene- optionally substituted withone or more substituents selected from the group consisting of halo,—OH, —C₁₋₃ alkyl, —C₁₋₃ alkylene-OH, and —C₁₋₃ alkoxy; each occurrenceof R^(b) is independently —R^(a)—H or —H; R^(c) is —C₃₋₆ cycloalkyloptionally substituted with one or more —OH, —R^(a)—H, or halo; R^(d) is4-8 membered heterocyclyl optionally substituted with oxo, —OH, —C₁₋₃alkylcarbonyl, or —COOH; each occurrence of L is selected from the groupconsisting of —C(O)—, —C(O)—N(R^(b))—, —C(O)—O—, —N(R^(b))—C(O)—,—O—C(O)—, —S(O)₂—, —N(R^(b))—S(O)₂—, and —N(R^(b))C(S)—; each occurrenceof Y is —O— or —N(R^(b))—; each occurrence of R^(f) is selected from thegroup consisting of —R^(b), —R^(i), —OR^(b), —N(R^(b))₂,—(Y)_(t)—(R^(a))_(t)—R^(v), and -L-R^(b); each occurrence of R^(i) isacyl or a 5- to 6-membered heteroaryl containing 1, 2, or 3 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur and optionallysubstituted with —C₁₋₃ alkyl; each occurrence of R^(w) is a 5- or6-membered heteroaryl, wherein the heteroaryl includes three nitrogen ora combination of two nitrogen with a chalcogen, and wherein theheteroaryl is optionally substituted with —R^(b), —R^(a)—OH, —CF₃,—N(R^(b))₂, —NHC(O)R^(a)—OH, —SR^(b), or —R^(c), wherein when theheteroaryl is a 5-membered heteroaryl with three nitrogen, it issubstituted with —SR^(b); each occurrence of R^(m) is each independentlyselected from the group consisting of-(L)_(t)-(R^(a))_(t)-(L)_(t)-(R^(a))_(v)—R^(f),-(L)_(t)-(R^(a)—O)_(q)—R^(a)—R^(f), and —Y—R^(i); or two of R^(m)collectively forms an oxo; each occurrence of R^(v) is independently a4-8 membered heterocycle or a 5-6 membered heteroaryl, each optionallysubstituted with one or more groups selected from C₁₋₃ alkyl, halo, oxo,acyl, —R^(a)—OR^(b), —NR^(b) ₂, —OR^(b), —C(O)—R^(b), —C(O)—OR^(b),—C(O)—R^(d), C₁₋₃ cycloalkyl, and —SR^(b); each occurrence of n isindependently 1, 2 or 3; each occurrence oft is independently 0 or 1;each occurrence of q is independently 1, 2, or 3; and each occurrence ofv is independently 0, 1, or 2, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof.
 2. (canceled)
 3. The compound of claim 1, wherein the compoundis of formula:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 4. The compound of claim3, wherein R² is an optionally substituted 5-membered heteroarylincluding two nitrogen and a chalcogen selected from oxygen and sulfur,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 5. The compound of claim3, wherein R² is H, —CH₂OH, —CH₂—NH—C(O)—CH₃, or —CH₂—NH—C(O)—CH₂—OH, ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 6. (canceled)
 7. Thecompound of claim 1, having formula:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 8. The compound of claim7, wherein R⁵ is —OH, —CH₂OH, —C₁₋₃ alkoxy, —NHR^(i), —NHC(O)R^(i),—NHC(O)NH₂, —NH—C(O)—R^(a)—H, —NH—C(S)—R^(a)—H, —C(O)NHCH₂R^(i),—NHC(O)CH₂R^(i), —NHC(O)CH₂N(R^(b))₂, —NHC(O)CH₂NHC(O)—R^(b), or—CH₂C(O)OH, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 9. (canceled)10. The compound of claim 1, wherein the compound is of formula:

wherein: Z is CR^(m) or N, v1 and v2 are each 0, 1, or 2 and v1+v2 is 1,2, or 3, and p is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4, and p is not more than v1+v2+1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 11. The compound of claim 1,wherein the compound is of a formula:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 12. (canceled)
 13. Thecompound of claim 1, wherein the compound is of formula:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 14. The compound of claim1, wherein the compound is of formula:

wherein ring C is 5-membered heteroaryl containing 1, 2, or 3 nitrogenand optionally substituted with one or more R^(m), or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof.
 15. The compound of claim 1, wherein R³ is—YR^(b), —YR^(c), —YR^(d), —(NR^(b))_(n)—R^(a)—H, —Y—R^(a)—CN,—Y—C(O)R^(a)—H, —Y—C(S)R^(a)—H, —Y—C(O)R^(a)—F, —Y—C(O)—R^(a)—CN, or—Y—R^(a)—CH═CH—R^(a)—OH, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.16. The compound of claim 1, wherein R³ is H, —NH—C(O)—CH₃,—NH—C(O)—CHF₂, —O—(CH₂)₃—OH, —O—CH₂—CN, or —NH—(CH₂)₃—OH, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 17. The compound of claim 1,wherein R³ is —(NH)_(n)CH₃, —NH—C(O)—R^(a)—CN, —NH—R^(a)—CN,—O—R^(a)—CN, —NH—C(O)—CF₃, —NHC(S)CH₃, —NH—R^(a)—C(O)NH₂,—O—R^(a)—C(O)NH₂, —NH—R^(a)—CH═CH—R^(a)—OH, —NH—C(O)—R^(a)—H whereinR^(a) is —C₁₋₃ alkylene- optionally substituted with one or two —OH, oneor two F, —C₁₋₃ alkylene-OH, or combinations thereof, —NH—R^(a)—Hwherein R^(a) is —C₁₋₃ alkylene- optionally substituted with one or two—OH, one or two F, —C₁₋₃ alkylene-OH, or combinations thereof,—O—R^(a)—H wherein R^(a) is —C₁₋₃ alkylene- optionally substituted withone or two —OH, one or two F, —C₁₋₃ alkylene-OH, or combinationsthereof, —OR^(c) wherein R^(c) is —C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl substituted with oneor more —OH, —C₁₋₃ alkylene-OH, or halo, —NHR^(c) wherein R^(c) is —C₃₋₆cycloalkyl substituted with one or more —OH, —C₁₋₃ alkylene-OH, or halo,—NHR^(d), or —OR^(d), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 18.(canceled)
 19. The compound of claim 1, wherein R⁴ is Cl, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 20-24. (canceled)
 25. Thecompound of claim 1, wherein R^(m) is each independently selected fromH, —OH, —NH₂, —R^(a)—H, —R^(v), —R^(a)—R^(v), —C(O)R^(a)—H, —C(O)R^(v),—C(O)—R^(a)—R^(v), —R^(a)—NH₂, —C(O)NHCH₃, —NHC(O)—R^(a)—H,—NHC(O)—R^(a)—NHC(O)R^(b), —NHC(O)R^(d), —NHC(O)R^(a)—OR^(b),—NHC(O)—(R^(a)—O)_(q)—R^(a)—NH₂, —NHC(O)—R^(a)—NH—C(O)—R^(a)—H,—NHC(O)—R^(a)—C(O)—NR^(b) ₂, —NHC(O)—R^(a)—NH—C(O)—(R^(a)), —NH₂,—(R^(a)—O)_(q)—R^(a)—H, —R^(a)—OH, —R^(a)—O—R^(a)—H, —C(O)OH,—CH₂C(O)OH, —CH₂CONH₂, —C(O)R^(a)—H, —C(O)—R^(a)—OR^(b),—C(O)—(R^(a)—O)—(R^(a)—O)—R^(b), —C(O)—R^(a)—N(R^(b))—C(O)R^(a)—OR^(b),—C(O)—(R^(a)—O)—R^(a)—R^(v), —C(O)—R^(a)—N(R^(b))C(O)R^(a)—H,—C(O)—R^(a)—N(R^(b))C(O)R^(a)—OR^(b),—C(O)—R^(a)—N(R^(b))C(O)R^(a)—N(R^(b))₂,—C(O)—R^(a)—O—R^(a)—C(O)N(R^(b))₂, —C(O)—CH(—C₁₋₃ alkoxy)-R^(a)—OR^(b),—C(O)R^(a)—C(O)N(R^(b))₂, —C(O)—R^(a)—N(R^(b))C(O)—R^(a)—H, —S(O)₂NH₂,—S(O)₂CH₃, —NHS(O)₂CH₃, —NHS(O)₂R^(a)—R^(v),—NHS(O)₂R^(a)—NH—C(O)—R^(a)—H, —NHS(O)₂R^(a)—C(O)—NH—R^(a)—H, and—NHS(O)₂R^(a)—O—R^(a)—H; or two of R^(m) collectively forms an oxo; or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 26. The compound of claim 1,wherein R^(m) is each independently selected from the group consistingof: H, C₁₋₃ alkyl, —OH, —C₁₋₃ alkylene-OH, —C₁₋₃ alkylene-NH₂, C₁₋₃alkoxy, —C(O)—OH,

or two R^(m) collectively forms an oxo, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof.
 27. The compound of claim 1, wherein R¹ is H or CH₃, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 28. The compound of claim 1,wherein X is Cl, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 29. Thecompound of claim 1, wherein: R⁴ is Cl; X is Cl; R⁶ is H; W is CR²; R²is H, —C₁₋₃ alkyl, —CR⁵R⁷R⁸, —C(O)—R^(d), or R^(w); R¹ is H, C₁₋₃ alkyl,—R^(a)—C(O)OH, —R^(a)—NH—C(O)CH₃, —R^(a)—NHS(O)₂CH₃, or 5-memberedheteroaryl containing 1, 2, or 3 nitrogen atoms optionally substitutedwith one or more R^(m); R⁵ is —R^(a)—OH, —OR^(b),—N(R^(b))—C(O)—R^(a)—H, —N(R^(b))—C(O)—(R^(a))_(t)—N(R^(b))₂,—N(R^(b))—C(O)—(R^(a))_(t)—N(R^(b))—R^(i),—N(R^(b))—C(O)—(R^(a))_(t)—N(R^(b))—(R^(a))_(t)—C(O)—R^(b),—N(R^(b))—C(O)—R^(d), —N(R^(b))—R^(a)—R^(d),—N(R^(b))—(C(O))_(t)—(R^(a))_(t)—R^(i), —C(O)—N(R^(b))—R^(a)—R¹, or—R^(a)—C(O)OH; or R¹ and R⁵, together with the atoms to which they areimmediately attached, form a 5-, 6-, or 7-membered heterocyclic ringcontaining 1 or 2 nitrogen atoms, wherein the heterocyclic ring isoptionally substituted with one or more R^(m); R³ is H, —YR^(b),—YR^(c), —YR^(d), —(NR^(b))_(n)—R^(a)—H, —Y—R^(a)—CN, —Y—C(O)R^(a)—H,—Y—R^(a)—C(O)N(R^(b))₂, —Y—C(S)R^(a)—H, —Y—C(O)R^(a)—F, or—Y—C(O)—R^(a)—CN, wherein when R³ is H, then R² is other than H, —C₁₋₃alkyl, —OH, or —C₁₋₃ alkoxy; and ring A is

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 30. The compound of claim1, wherein: R⁴ is Cl; X is Cl; R⁶ is H; W is CR²; R¹ is selected fromthe group consisting of: H, —C₁₋₃ alkyl, —R^(a)—C(O)OH,—R^(a)—NH—C(O)CH₃, —R^(a)—NHS(O)₂CH₃,

R² is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₃ alkyl, —C₁₋₃alkylene-OH, C₁₋₃ alkoxy,

and R³ is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₃ alkoxy,

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 31. The compound of claim1, having formula:

wherein R³ is

R⁴ is H or halo; and R^(m) is selected from the group consisting of:—C₁₋₃ alkylene-OH,

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 32. The compound of claim1, having formula:

wherein: R³ is selected from the group consisting of:

and R^(m) is selected from the group consisting of: H,

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 33. The compound of claim1, wherein R^(m) is —C(O)—CH₂—O—CH₃, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof.
 34. The compound of claim 1, having a formula of

wherein: R³ is selected from the group consisting of: H, C₁₋₄ alkoxy,

and R^(m) is selected from the group consisting of H, —C₁₋₄ alkylene-OH,

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 35. The compound of claim1, having a formula of:

wherein: R³ is selected from the group consisting of:

and R^(m) is selected from the group consisting of H, —C₁₋₄ alkylene-OH,—C₁₋₄ alkoxy,

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 36-37. (canceled)
 38. Thecompound of claim 1, wherein X is chloro, and R₄ is chloro, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 39. The compound according toclaim 1, wherein the compound is selected from Tables 3 and 6, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 40. A pharmaceuticalcomposition, comprising a compound according to claim 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with one or morepharmaceutically acceptable carriers, diluents, or excipients.
 41. Amethod of treating an immune-mediated disease in a patient, comprisingadministering to a patient in need of such treatment an effective amountof a compound or salt according to claim
 1. 42. The method of claim 41,wherein the immune-mediated disease is systemic lupus erythematosus,lupus nephritis, dermatomyositis, or Aicardi-Goutières syndrome. 43-45.(canceled)
 46. A method of treating a disease associated with cGASactivation in a patient, comprising administering to a patient in needof such treatment an effective amount of a compound or salt according toclaim
 1. 47-79. (canceled)